The WCRP Digital Earth Lighthouse Activity is seeking nominations (including self-nominations) for Working Group (WG) members for each of it’s three main activities:
Information to apply can be found on the Open Call document. Deadline for application: January 2, 2026.
We are excited to announce that the 10 New Insights in Climate Science (10NICS) report 2025/2026 is released. With input from more than 70 experts, this report highlights 10 key advances in climate change research to inform policy. The report also feeds into the UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP) every year by equipping delegates with the information required to initiate crucial policy interventions.
Read the report and learn more about the 10 New Insights in Climate Science
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
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Call for National Committees: IPY-5 National Committees will play a central role in coordinating national contributions to IPY-5. These committees will connect local and national efforts to the international IPY-5 coordination and help ensure that research, data, education, and outreach activities are effectively aligned with global objectives.Countries interested in contributing to IPY-5 may establish an IPY-5 National Committee from October 2025 onwards. To learn more, visit the Call for National Committees website.
Call for Bids to host the IPY-5 International Coordination Office: The Executive Committee of the 5th International Polar Year 2032-33 (IPY-5) is now accepting bids to host and sponsor the International Coordination Office for the planning and implementation of the IPY-5. The operational period of the Coordination Office is expected to be from early 2027 until at least the end of 2035. Deadline to submit: 6 February 2026 at 18:00 GMT. To learn more and to apply, visit the Call for Bids to host the IPY-5.