World Climate Research Programme
WCRP is delighted to welcome six new Joint Scientific Committee (JSC) members. The JSC is the highest-level committee of WCRP and provides scientific guidance on all aspects of the Programme, in harmony with the overall aims and interests of the sponsoring organizations (WMO, IOC-UNESCO and ISC). The new JSC members will begin their term on 1 January 2026.
- René Garreaud, Universidad de Chile, Chile
- Valérie Masson-Delmotte, IPSL/LSCE, France
- Amanda Maycock, University of Leeds, UK
- Katrin Meissner, CCRC, University of New South Wales, Australia
- Paulo Nobre, National Institute for Space Research, INPE Brazil
- Anastasia Romanou, NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies and Dept of Applied Phys. and Applied Math., Columbia University, USA
The Ocean University of China (OUC) and the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) invite applications for the post of Director of the CLIVAR (Climate and Ocean - Variability, Predictability, and Change) International Project Office (CLIVAR IPO), based in Qingdao, China.
The Director leads the CLIVAR-IPO and is responsible for the management of the IPO staff, budget and operations, and prepares and assists in the conduct of CLIVAR-related meetings and the activities of the CLIVAR leadership: Co-chairs and Members of the Scientific Steering Group (SSG). The Director facilitates CLIVAR contribution to fulfilment of the WCRP’s objectives and goals.
To know more about the position and to apply, see the details available in the call. Application closing date: November 30, 2025
To find out more, click the heading above
The WCRP Core Project on Regional Information for Society (RIfS) is offering two postdoc positions to contribute to its activities in Africa. The postdocs will work collaboratively to support the core foci of the RIfS Africa action in the CLARE Programme, under supervision of the host institutions in Africa with oversight by the RIfS Africa Science Officer and the RIfS Africa Task Team. These fellowships are designed to contribute to improving our understanding of the use and challenges of climate information for climate adaptation in Africa.
- Postdoc 1: Climate services and stakeholder engagement.
- Postdoc 2: Robust climate information for adaptation.
To learn more about the call. Deadline to apply: November 10, 2025
The 3rd International Conference on Subseasonal to Seasonal to Decadal Prediction (S2S2D) will take place on 7-11 September 2026 in Reading, UK. This event will provide a forum for the current state of Earth system prediction science to be shared and discussed. It will consist of two parallel sub-conferences, respectively focusing on the subseasonal-to-seasonal and seasonal-to-decadal prediction horizons, together with plenary sessions addressing cross-cutting themes.
Session topics include:
- Climate Services Across Timescales
- Predictability and Prediction Skill
- Physics-based Prediction Systems
- Machine Learning Methods in S2S2D
Important Dates
- 1 Dec 2025: abstract submission open
- 1 March 2026: abstract submission closed
To know more about the conference, please visit the S2S2D conference website.
Registrations are open for the WCRP School on Climate Prediction Across Timescales, which will be held on 23-27 February 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The School is designed for graduate students, postdocs, and early-career professionals working in climate and related sciences. Participants will engage in a combination of expert lectures and hands-on lab sessions using real-world data, with a focus on prediction across subseasonal to interdecadal timescales. Further details on the programme, eligibility, and application instructions are available on the ESMO Website.
Would you like to engage in and contribute to WCRP Coordinated Regional Downscaling Experiment (CORDEX) development as a member of the CORDEX Science Advisory Team (SAT)? The call for nominations is open until 31 October 2025 and self-nominations are welcomed.
To know more, view the open call and apply online. If you cannot access the google form, please used the PDF for offline applications.
The Future of the Amazon: Deforestation, Climate, and Tipping Points
Date & Time: 15 October, 15:30–17:00 CEST
Join AIMES, the Earth Commission, Future Earth, and WCRP’s Safe Landing Climates Lighthouse Activity for an insightful webinar exploring the latest scientific research on the Amazon and the risks posed by deforestation and climate change. For more information, click the heading above.
