Climate and Ocean - Variability, Predictability and Change

22/06/2026

[Just Released] The Monsoons Panel African Working Group published a review paper this year assessing the performance of state-of-the-science climate models in simulating African precipitation. The paper highlights recent advances in understanding precipitation processes across Africa while identifying key challenges and priorities for improving climate information to support adaptation and mitigation efforts. Check more details: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00376-024-4187-6

17/06/2026

The third edition of the World Climate Research Programme WCRP Academy Webinar Series on Science Communication is happening tomorrow Thursday 18 June, 2026 at 7:00 UTC.

Join Sarika Govender for the training on "Elevating Communication and presentation skills for impact"

Register here: https://wcrp-academy.org/catalogues/climate-leadership-webinar-series-sessions-on-science-communication/

17/06/2026

The CLIVAR Open Call for new members of our panels and the Scientific Steering Group (SSG) is now open.

We are looking for motivated individuals with the scientific expertise to fulfil the terms of reference of the SSG and our 9 panels (https://clivar.org/clivar-panels).

Nominations that promote gender and geographical balance, and opportunities for scientists and researchers from developing countries, are encouraged.

Nominations close on 16 August 2026.

Open Call: https://clivar.org/news/2026-open-call-new-members-clivar-panels-and-ssg

17/06/2026

We are pleased to announce that the next Antarctica InSync Implementation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Webinar will take place on 30 June and 1 July 2026. The same webinar will be offered on two different dates and times. We warmly invite all ... Read more

16/06/2026

Reminder for the Monsoon community: Join the IBS Conference on Global Monsoon Systems this August 10-13, in Busan, Korea.

The extended deadline for abstract submissions is this Friday 19 June, 2026.

For more information: https://ibsclimate.org/ibs-conference-on-global-monsoon-systems/

12/06/2026

The International Digital Twins of the Ocean (DITTO) Summit is taking place this November 11-13, 2026 in Yokohama, Japan!

The Summit will bring together leaders from science, technology, industry, government, and international organizations to explore the latest advances in digital twins, artificial intelligence, advanced computing, observations, and decision-support systems.

The abstracts submission is open until July 20, 2026 at 23:59 (JST) ✏️

Website: https://www.jamstec.go.jp/j/pr-event/ditto_summit2026/

12/06/2026

The World Climate Research Programme WCRP Academy is organizing a webinar series on Science Communication.

Join the next edition: "Introduction to Facilitation" (Monday 15 June, 2026) delivered by Sarika Govender 👇🏼

11/06/2026

The annual meeting of the North Pacific Marine Science Organization (PICES) will take place in October, 2026 in Canada.

Submit an abstract by June 30 (extended date), 2026 - Travel support is available for early career researchers 😉

More info visit their website:

❗️Extended Deadlines for PICES-2026❗️
Great news—you now have extra time to submit your abstract, secure financial support, and get early registration rates!

New deadline of June 30th, 2026 for:
- Abstract submissions
- Early registration
- Financial support applications

Details at: https://meetings.pices.int/meetings/annual/2026/PICES/registration

11/06/2026

The abstract submission and travel request (for ECRs) deadline for application is next Monday 15 June 2026!

Don't miss it! - Join the US CLIVAR Workshop on Broadening Earth System Research Across Scales with High-Resolution Modeling which will take place in September 14-17, 2026 in Boulder, CO, USA and Online

For more information, registration, and travel request visit the website:
https://usclivar.org/meetings/high-resolution-modeling