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Code for Earth launches 2026 climate and weather data challenges

ECMWF’s 2026 edition of the Code for Earth programme opens with fresh data-driven challenges, from wildfire decision tools to AI evaluation, plus a new Africa-focused stream.
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Copernicus and Destination Earth jointly host workshop on artificial intelligence and Earth observation

The Copernicus and Destination Earth joint workshop will explore how AI, machine learning, big data and digital twins can transform Earth observation services, strengthen programme synergies, and support future monitoring and modelling capabilities.
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A mathematical mind shaping the future of atmospheric monitoring

Laurence Rouil, Director of CAMS, reflects on her unconventional path from applied mathematics to atmospheric science and shares advice on curiosity, collaboration and confidence for women and girls pursuing careers in STEM.
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Winter 2025/26 Newsletter published 

The ECMWF winter 2025/26 Newsletter is available to read.

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ECMWF’s 2026 events programme focuses on AI, data assimilation and forecasting

Discover ECMWF’s 2026 events programme and join experts and forecast users in workshops, training courses, and webinars.
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Third phase of Destination Earth confirmed

The European Commission has confirmed Phase three of Destination Earth (DestinE), strengthening Europe’s weather and climate prediction capabilities.
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2025 was the third-warmest year on record, Copernicus data show

The Global Climate Highlights report shows that 2025 was only marginally cooler than 2023, and that the past three years (2023–2025) have averaged more than 1.5°C above the pre-industrial level.
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New Director-General puts collaboration, innovation, computing and people at the heart of ECMWF

Florian Pappenberger took up his new role as ECMWF Director-General on 1 January 2026.

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News highlights 2025

Highlights from across 2025, including the launch of AIFS, opening ECMWF’s entire Real-time Catalogue to all, global and European climate insights, digital twins and a leadership transition in ECMWF’s 50th anniversary year.
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Closing ECMWF’s 50th anniversary

ECMWF concluded its 50th anniversary year with three days of events in Reading, UK, bringing together Member States, partners and former leaders to reflect on key scientific advances, showcase European progress in machine learning, and celebrate five decades of collaboration and innovation.
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