WCRP Climate News

WCRP Joint Scientific Committee calls for timely review and publication of CMIP7 Fast Track papers

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:08:40 +0100

The WCRP Joint Scientific Committee calls on editors and reviewers to help ensure that robust CMIP7 research can inform the IPCC Seventh Assessment Report. More information here.

WCRP launches the Years of Precipitation 2028–2030

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:08:40 +0100

The World Climate Research Programme (WCRP), through the Global Precipitation Experiment (GPEX), is launching the Years of Precipitation (YoP), a coordinated international effort centred on 2028-2030 to advance the observation, understanding and prediction of precipitation.

"The Years of Precipitation is a unique opportunity to bring together existing and planned research efforts through international coordination. By strengthening collaboration across field campaigns, connecting observations with modelling and prediction, and addressing critical scientific and regional gaps, YoP aims to maximise the scientific value of these investments and create a lasting legacy for precipitation research. YOP is one of the first WCRP's projects working on partnerships with the private sector" say the WCRP chair Tim Naish and vice chair Cristiana Stan.

GPEX invites field campaigns, research programmes, observing activities, NMHSs, operational organisations, regional initiatives and funding partners to connect with YoP during its preparatory phase.

To know more and to connect with the YoP Team, visit the Years of Precipitation (YoP) website.

WCRP at COP31: The science behind the decisions

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 07:08:40 +0100

The World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) will take part in the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31), held in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November 2026.

At COP31, WCRP will bring the latest advances in climate research to discussions on climate change and its impacts.

More information here.

In Memoriam Dr. Grigory Nikulin

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 07:08:40 +0100

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our friend and colleague Grigory "Grisha" Nikulin. Grisha was a highly respected scientist, a valued colleague, and a friend to many of us. He brought knowledge and experience to scientific fields such as regional climate modelling, climate analysis, and the interaction between climate science and stakeholder interaction. He played a central role in CORDEX, contributing significantly to the design, planning, and implementation of regional climate modelling experiments. He will be sorely missed by many, including those in the WCRP community.

Our colleagues at SMHI have created an online book of condolences. We invite you to contribute.

Review of GCOS Status Report and GCOS High-Priority Action Plan

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:26:31 +0100

The Global Climate Observing System (GCOS), an international initiative co-sponsored by the WMO, IOC, UNEP, and ISC, has opened a public review of the GCOS Status Report and the GCOS High-Priority Action Plan. We encourage you to register and provide input, either as an individual or as a representative of your activity.

The GCOS Status Report for 2027 assesses the current observation capabilities, serving as a baseline diagnosis for assessing whether the system is adequate. For the first time in 34 years of history of the GCOS programme, a threat to the continuation of the current capabilities to monitor climate has been identified.

The portal for the Public Review is open. Registration as a reviewer can be done. Deadline: 27th of November.

Publication of the first Annual assessment of Weather and Climate Extremes (AWCE) report of the RIfS Global Extremes Platform (GEP).

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:26:31 +0200

WCRP's Regional Information for Society (RIfS) Global Extremes Platform (GEP) is pleased to share with you the first Annual Assessment of Weather and Climate Extremes (AWCE) report.

This report offers a new, integrated perspective on the weather and climate extremes experienced in 2025, placing individual events and extreme conditions in their longer-term historical context and examining them in the context of a changing climate. It brings together extreme-event monitoring, long-term trend analysis, event attribution, regional assessments, physical drivers and dynamical mechanisms, and detailed case studies within a single, coherent framework.

Read the Annual assessment of Weather and Climate Extremes (AWCE): 2025 in context. WCRP Publication No: 04/2026.

APARC brings together early career researchers and the atmospheric science community in Pune

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:26:31 +0200

On 11 October, around 120 early career researchers, senior scientists and editors met at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in Pune for the APARC Early Career Researcher Workshop, “The ECR Nexus: Connecting Voices, Tools, and Science to Society”. The programme included a keynote on artificial intelligence and machine learning in Earth sciences, a panel on career paths within and beyond academia, a “Meet the Editors” session, and a hands-on tutorial on the Earth System Model Evaluation Tool (ESMValTool). Participants also discussed funding, mobility, access to data and computing resources, and how research can connect more closely with society.

The WCRP RIfS Core Project is seeking nominations for new members of its Scientific Steering Group (SSG)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:08:40 +0200

The call welcomes nominations, including self-nominations, to help strengthen the SSG’s regional, disciplinary, gender and career-stage representation. Applications are particularly encouraged from underrepresented regions and individuals with expertise in stakeholder engagement.

SSG members will contribute to the strategic development and coordination of the WCRP RIfS research, helping advance climate information that responds to regional needs and supports decision-making.

Deadline: 16 October 2026, 12:00 UTC
Self-nominations are welcome.
Learn more about the open call here.
Apply for RIfS Core Project (SSG) here.

10 New Insights in Climate Science 2026/2027 Released Ahead of COP31

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:00:31 +0200

The latest edition of 10 New Insights in Climate Science is now available, providing an accessible synthesis of emerging research and its implications for climate action ahead of COP31.

Produced by Future Earth, The Earth League, and the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP), the report distils findings from the latest scientific literature into ten key insights for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners. Drawing on expertise from across the global scientific community, it highlights developments in our understanding of the climate system and the challenges and opportunities associated with a changing climate.

Explore the full report here.

Register for the in-person CLIVAR CMIP7 Hackathon (Boulder, Taipei, Tokyo)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:26:31 +0200

A three-day, in-person hackathon analyzing how the new generation of CMIP7 models represents historical trends and multidecadal variability, is organized by the CLIVAR CEMT-MV research foci, from 6 to 8 January 2027. The hackathon will be held at three hubs (Boulder, Taipei and Tokyo) over the same three days. It will consist of some lectures and tutorials on CMIP data analysis with the majority of the time spent hacking.

Participation is by application, and applications are due October 24th, 2026 and notification will be received in late October / early November. The hackathon is open to all career stages.

For more detail and to apply visit the event website.