S2D conference photo and bannerWCRP and the World Weather Research Programme (WWRP) are jointly organizing the "International Conferences on Subseasonal to Decadal Prediction", to be held in Boulder, USA, on 17-21 September 2018. They will serve as one important step toward ever-increasing collaboration across timescales to address societal needs for seamless and integrated climate predictions. Click the headline for details.

Portrait Photo of Pavel Kabat with books

After the departure of WCRP Acting Director Deon Terblanche, WMO’s upcoming Chief Scientist and Director of Research, Professor Pavel Kabat, will take office on 1 September 2018.
At a celebratory farewell event on 26 June at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), where Pavel will be leaving his current posts, he was awarded the Austrian Cross of Honor for his achievements and service. Click the headline to read the full story on both the award and upcoming WCRP leadership changes.