World Climate Research Programme

We are pleased to share a new publication from the WCRP Academy: Batino, L., Lennard, C., Jamero, M.L., Hart, M.A., Stadler, L., van der Wel, N., et al. (2026). Assessing the training needs of climate scientists: The role of the World Climate Research Programme Academy. PLOS Climate.

The paper presents the results of two global stocktake surveys and a series of interviews examining the availability, accessibility and needs for climate science training around the world. It highlights significant disparities in access to training opportunities, particularly between the Global North and Global South, and identifies areas where additional support is needed to strengthen climate science capacity.