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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.