The WCRP Academy Steering Group (SG) conducted a science planning workshop from October 9-10 2024, in Bohol, Philippines. The workshop followed the successful launch of the WCRP Academy Support Unit (SU) at the Manila Observatory and interactions with faculty and students at the Ateneo de Manila University. The workshop aimed to reflect on the work of the Academy thus far, and identify specific strategies to address existing challenges and improve the performance of the Academy in promoting climate science training. Joining the SG in the workshop in Bohol were members of the Support Unit and the WCRP Secretariat.