Helping forecasts start in the right place 19 August 2026 After 17 years at ECMWF, Massimo Bonavita looks back on advances in data assimilation and ahead to the role of machine learning in weather forecasting.
ECMWF strengthens collaboration through Member State visits in early 2026 10 August 2026 Member and Co-operating States are at the heart of ECMWF. Regular visits foster collaboration, provide valuable feedback, and help shape future scientific and operational developments.
Applications open for ECMWF's January 2027 in-person training courses 5 August 2026 Applications are open for three ECMWF training courses in Reading, covering data assimilation, satellite observations and forecast products through expert-led lectures and practical sessions.
Copernicus report shows continued air quality improvements across Europe 27 July 2026 A new Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service report shows improving air quality across Europe driven by lower emissions, while highlighting how weather conditions can amplify pollution from transport, industry, heating and other sources.
ECMWF events bring global communities together 24 July 2026 A series of major events brought together hundreds of users, experts and partners to exchange knowledge and shape future services.
Machine learning opens new opportunities for global reanalysis 20 July 2026 A prototype machine-learning reanalysis trained directly on observations reconstructs more than four decades of atmospheric conditions, opening new possibilities for future reanalysis production.
ECMWF opens Call for Proposals for SEWA regional pilots on impact-based forecasting in Africa 10 July 2026 Regional pilot projects will help strengthen preparedness for hazardous weather and climate-related events across Africa.
ECMWF data used in landmark global study that tracks climate hazards facing children 8 July 2026 ERA5 data contributes to new UNICEF report mapping children’s exposure to climate hazards worldwide, supporting more informed risk assessment and decision-making.
ECMWF launches earthkit 1.0 for next-generation weather and climate workflows 2 July 2026 With earthkit 1.0, ECMWF is making it easier for users to access, analyse and visualise weather and climate data, supporting better services and decision-making.
Irina Sandu takes up the role of Deputy Director-General and Director of Science and Innovation 1 July 2026 Irina Sandu takes up a new leadership role, bringing more than 20 years of scientific and operational experience to help shape ECMWF’s future research and innovation.
Destination Earth moves into its third phase 30 June 2026 Destination Earth enters its third phase, evolving its digital twins and AI to deliver integrated, user-focused capabilities for understanding and preparing for climate change and extreme events.
ECMWF Council highlights progress on forecasting, resilience and future capability 26 June 2026 The ECMWF Council discussed future priorities, including collaboration with Member States, advances in forecasting and AI, investments in computing, and progress towards a more connected European meteorological infrastructure.
Computing power is the backbone for sustaining world-leading weather forecasts 26 June 2026 ECMWF highlights strategic importance of high-performance computing at the ISC High Performance conference.
World first as ECMWF brings cloud radar data into its global forecasting system 25 June 2026 ECMWF becomes the first weather forecasting centre to assimilate cloud radar data, improving how clouds are represented in global forecasts.
ECMWF Annual Report 2025 published 24 June 2026 The ECMWF Annual Report 2025 highlights a year of significant achievements, including the operationalisation of the AIFS, the opening of the Real-time Catalogue, and ECMWF’s 50th anniversary.
ECMWF joins global partnership to strengthen early warning systems 23 June 2026 ECMWF joins the Risk-informed Early Action Partnership (REAP) to strengthen early warning systems and anticipatory action.
More people at risk from hazardous heat as global heat stress intensifies 22 June 2026 New research shows how the frequency, severity, and duration of heat stress have accelerated and intensified across the globe since around 1970, affecting health and livelihoods.
ECMWF expands Machine Learning Project (MLP) with new partners 19 June 2026 ECMWF expands its Machine Learning Project, welcoming Latvia, Slovenia and Morocco and strengthening collaboration across national meteorological services to advance machine learning in weather forecasting.
