The forty-fourth session of the WMO/IOC/ISC Joint Scientific Committee (JSC) of the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) will be held from 8 to 11 May 2023 (with the 12 May reserved for a JSC-only session) at the Climate Center, Ringlaan 3, 1180 Uccle, Brussels, Belgium (online participation via a zoom link will also be available).
The JSC meeting will assess progress made towards WCRP's goals and plans for the future of the Programme. It will in particular focus on advancing the scientific program as it will be documented in the Science and Implementation Plan. A special session will also be held to engage with EU partners and parliamentarians. The JSC Meeting is by invitation only (invitees are able to attend all open sessions from Monday to Thursday).
Lunch will be provided at the venue and details of suggested hotels will be made available shortly. Note that if an invitation/visa letter is required or for any other questions please contact
Hotels and logistics
Hotels
There are many good hotels in Brussels. The Climate Institute has recommended we stay in or near the Quartier du Châtelain (south part of the city) since this is relatively good both for the city centre and for getting to the Climate Institute (which is in the south). The following link gives some discounted rates for hotels in this area: https://groups.guestreservations.com/EventPage7278455
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Transport
Getting to Uccle, Brussels, Belgium
STIB-MIVB - Brussels Intercommunal Transport Company
Climate Center
Ringlaan 3,
1180 Uccle, Brussels
Belgium