A hub for climate science education
The World Climate Research Programme Academy provides climate science education, equipping researchers with essential knowledge, skills, and attributes to address pressing climate challenges and advance impactful research.
Explore the Comprehensive Catalogue of Climate Science Training
The Academy's catalogue offers diverse, accessible training for climate researchers, practitioners, and policymakers of all career levels. Use tools and filters to find the perfect course for you.
Upcoming training
Overshoot Conference
Why a conference on climate overshoot? The risk of exceeding the 1.5°C warming threshold is becoming increasingly real, making it more important than ever to understand the challenges of climate . . .
September 30, 2025
October 2, 2025
- Conference
( In person )
- Physical Science Basis of Climate Change, Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability, Mitigation of Climate Change
Upcoming training
Premium online course in “Climate Services and Climate Impact Modelling” from the University of Reading
The Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading is offering premium online courses with support from internationally-renowned academic staff. This training is suitable for professional meteorologists, consultants, STEM students, . . .
April 22, 2026
May 24, 2026
- Short course
( Online )
- Physical Science Basis of Climate Change
Upcoming training
Online course in “Tropical Meteorology” from the University of Reading
The Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading is offering premium online courses with support from internationally-renowned academic staff. This training is suitable for professional meteorologists, consultants, STEM students, . . .
January 19, 2026
March 30, 2026
- Short course
( Online )
- Physical Science Basis of Climate Change
Upcoming training
Premium online course in “Statistics for Weather and Climate Science” from the University of Reading
This course is delivered by Dr Jake Aylmer, Professor Ted Shepherd and Dr Ben Harvey. It runs from October to December 2025. You will learn statistical methods and reasoning relevant . . .
October 1, 2025
December 10, 2025
- Short course
( Online )
- Physical Science Basis of Climate Change
Upcoming training
Premium online course “Fundamentals of Meteorology” from the University of Reading
This course starts with a brief description of the atmosphere, the global circulation and mid-latitude weather systems. You’ll study theoretical concepts that help explain these descriptions. Then we use the . . .
October 1, 2025
December 12, 2025
- Short course
( Online )
- Physical Science Basis of Climate Change
On demand training
The Climate Shift: Exploring Science, Empowering Action
Deepen your understanding of climate change and learn how you can take meaningful steps towards making a difference in your community and beyond. Explore the science, impacts, and responses to . . .
July 22, 2025
- MOOC
( Online )
- Physical Science Basis of Climate Change, Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability, Mitigation of Climate Change
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Get to know the Academy
Established in 2021 as the research training advisory and coordination arm of the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP), the Academy continues to expand and grow as a hub for climate science training. By connecting more training providers with diverse audiences of climate researchers and practitioners, the Academy enhances opportunities for learning and collaboration. Each year, it broadens the list of training providers and programs, while upholding high standards of quality, diversity, and accessibility for the global research community.
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Be part of a larger scientific community
The Academy strives to build a global community of climate scientists and practitioners at all career levels and from diverse backgrounds. Read what scientists and practitioners have to say about the Academy.
Inspire the next generation of climate researchers
Share your expertise and reach a global audience! Register as a training provider with WCRP Academy today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the WCRP Academy?
The Academy is the research training advisory and coordination arm of the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP). As the flagship activity for WCRP's mission "to develop, share, and apply climate knowledge that contributes to societal well-being," the Academy works to equip current and future climate scientists with the knowledge, skills, and attributes required to tackle the world's most pressing and challenging climate research questions. The Academy is a hub that connects training providers and users.
Who can access the training opportunities listed in the catalogue?
Anyone can easily browse through the vast opportunities listed in the catalogue. Whether you are looking for webinars about the physical science basis of climate change or searching for workshops on capacity building and adaptation, training opportunities can be filtered according to your interest in the catalogue.
Are the contents of WCRP Academy free?
Training activities organized by WCRP, WMO, and UNESCO are free of charge. Although the Academy strives to ensure the accessibility of our trainings, some events and activities may require fees. The catalogue provides all pertinent information related to costs and financial subsidies.
