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
Explaining and Predicting Earth System Change (EPESC): Adventures in latent land: predicting, fusing and understanding through latent spaces
Chapter 7: Adventures in latent land: predicting, fusing and understanding through latent spaces. Speaker: Pierre Gentine (Columbia University) 14 October 2025 – 14:00 UTC
. . .October 14, 2025
October 14, 2025
- Webinar
( Online )
- Physical Science Basis of Climate Change
Upcoming training
2025 AUN-EEC Conference on Ecological Culture and Education
2025 Conference Theme: “Current Responses and Action in Climate Change Education” Conference Proper: 27-28 August 2025 (Wednesday – Thursday) Post-conference Tour: 29 August 2025 (Saturday) Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon . . .
August 27, 2025
August 28, 2025
- Conference
( Hybrid )
- Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability, Mitigation of Climate Change
Upcoming training
Inspirations for Better Futures: Learning and Working with Adivasis in India
MCR Education WG & Himalayan University Consortium present: Inspirations for Better Futures: Learning and Working with Adivasis in India 🗓 22 August 2025 | Online 🎙 Speaker: Somnath — social . . .
August 22, 2025
August 22, 2025
- Webinar
( Online )
- Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability
Upcoming training
Ecoskwela: Terrestrial Biodiversity Monitoring
Sign-ups are still open for EcoSkwela: Citizen Science Lab — your chance to become a scientist for the planet! Whether you’re in Junior High, Senior High, or College, you’re invited . . .
August 30, 2025
August 30, 2025
- Workshop
( In person )
- Physical Science Basis of Climate Change, Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability
On demand training
WMO Online Training: Weather, Water & Climate Services for Energy
With clean energy investments surging and solar and wind now outcompeting fossil fuels, the global shift is accelerating. Climate change is reshaping energy strategic plans worldwide, demanding innovation of sustainable . . .
August 20, 2025
- MOOC
( Online )
- Mitigation of Climate Change
Upcoming training
9th Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Forum
“The 9th Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Forum will take place from Monday, 29 September, to Friday, 3 October 2025, at the United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand. The . . .
September 29, 2025
October 3, 2025
- Conference
( In person )
- Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability
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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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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.
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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.
