A hub for climate science education
The World Climate Research Programme Academy strives to equip current and future climate scientists through climate science education, providing them with the knowledge, skills, and attributes required to tackle the world's most pressing climate research questions.
Explore the Comprehensive Catalogue of Climate Science Training
The Academy's catalogue provides training opportunities that are diverse, interdisciplinary, and accessible, offering resources to climate researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from all backgrounds and career levels. Utilize tools and filters to find the ideal training for you.
Upcoming training
Understanding Extreme Climate Events: 2023-24 El Nino, Hottest Years, and More
2023 was the hottest year on record by then for global-mean temperature, beating the previous instrumental record by a large margin. The year opened with extreme ocean warming, heavy rainfall, . . .
April 24, 2025
April 24, 2025
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- Physical Science Basis of Climate Change
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High-Level International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation – 2025
Are you an Early Career Researcher interested in presenting a lightning talk at the International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation in Dushanbe, Tajikistan (May 29-31)? The International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation . . .
May 29, 2025
May 31, 2025
- Conference
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- Physical Science Basis of Climate Change, Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability, Mitigation of Climate Change
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27th Conference on Satellite Meteorology and Oceanography
Join in summer 2025 the 27th Conference on Satellite Meteorology and Oceanography, where the latest developments in satellite meteorology, oceanography, and climatology will take center stage. This event brings together . . .
August 18, 2025
August 22, 2025
- Conference
( Hybrid )
- Physical Science Basis of Climate Change
Upcoming training
EPESC – LEADER Science Meeting
This EPESC – LEADER Science Meeting will bring together the wider scientific community working on these two key WCRP activities to share and discuss emerging topics and issues on the . . .
July 15, 2025
July 18, 2025
- Conference
( Hybrid )
- Physical Science Basis of Climate Change
Upcoming training
The 2025 International Conference on Sustainable Development, Social Responsibility and Business Ethics
You are invited to submit your papers to the second edition of the International Conference on Sustainable Development, Social Responsibility & Business Ethics (ICSDSRBE), scheduled for April 09-10, 2025, at . . .
April 9, 2025
April 10, 2025
- Conference
( In person )
- Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability, Mitigation of Climate Change
Upcoming training
How Can We Support the Contributions on Women in the Water Industry?
Description This workshop is being organised in tandem by the IWA Sustainability in the Water Sector Specialist Group and the IWA Young Water Professionals Community. Our world’s complex water issues . . .
April 10, 2025
April 10, 2025
- Webinar
( Online )
- 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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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.
