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πŸ“£ Registration and abstract submission are now open for a workshop on #MachineLearning for Land and Hydrology

πŸ—“οΈ 3–5 November 2026
πŸ“ Reading, UK

If you are an expert in ML, hydrology, and land-surface modelling, find out more here
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February 9, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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Today, we welcomed a delegation of over 30 guests from the Caribbean at our Bonn office as part of the EU Caribbean study tour on Disaster Risk Management.

During their visit, the participants met some of our experts and were introduced to ECMWF data, products and services.

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February 9, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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The March–May forecasting period is now underway. New participants are welcome to join at any time.

#AIWeatherQuest
February 9, 2026 at 8:40 AM
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πŸ“… 19 March 2026 | 13:00 UTC

Join us for the DJF Awards Webinar as we celebrate the top performers of the period, analyse the results, and share participation insights, followed by short presentations from leading contributors and an open Q&A.

Register ➑️ events.ecmwf.int/event/486/
February 9, 2026 at 8:40 AM
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🌍 Join the AI ECMWF Weather Quest DJF Awards webinar

Halfway through the first forecasting year, the AI Weather Quest has now completed the December–January–February (DJF) forecasting period.

A record 37 international teams contributed AI-based sub-seasonal forecasts over the period.

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February 9, 2026 at 8:39 AM
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πŸ“£πŸ“° Theβ€―winter 2025/26 issue of the ECMWF Newsletter is now available to read.

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February 6, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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On 1 February the European Commission agreed to proceed with Phase Three of DestinE
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February 4, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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🌍🌐 We’re in Helsinki for the Climate Digital Twin Project Meeting, part of the EU’s DestinE initiative. Led by CSC, and in close collaboration with ECMWF, the event brings together experts from across Europe to exchange knowledge, strengthen collaboration, and discuss strategic topics.
February 4, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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πŸŽ“Early-career scientists: Applications are open for the European Meteorological Society’s Young Scientist Conference Award (YSCA), offering support for travel costs to Reading, UK for our Annual Seminar.

Learn more and apply ➑️
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Award Categories Young Scientist Conference Awards (YSCAs) : European Meteorological Society
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February 4, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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Why register for our MOOC? Because climate change is shaping decisions now. In this FREE, self-paced #CopernicusClimate online course designed for non-experts, you’ll learn:

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February 4, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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πŸ†•: The EUMETSAT Council has approved our continued involvement in #DestinE, boosting the Data Lake component as Phase Three of the EU’s digital twin initiative begins. πŸ‘

The next phase will strengthen data access and AI-ready services for Europe’s scientific and institutional users: bit.ly/3ZcGULg
February 2, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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🌍🌐 We’re pleased to announce that ECMWF signed an agreement with the European Commission for the third phase of DestinE, the EU’s flagship initiative to build highly accurate digital twins of the Earth.

Read more
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February 1, 2026 at 10:31 AM
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Just 4 weeks until our MOOC starts! The first of three FREE and self-paced #C3S short online courses launches 23 Feb. 2026. Find, interpret & use climate data at work. No background in climate science needed.

Register now: climate.copernicus.eu/online-cours...

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January 30, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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πŸ“£ Workshop on software strategies for sustainable physical modelling, 23–27 Nov 2026.

Focus on sustainable and adaptable modelling approaches for weather and climate systems, from agile coding practices to integrating machine learning into forecasting tools.

Details ➑️ events.ecmwf.int/event/529/
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January 29, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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Three charts based on #CopernicusAtmosphere data you shouldn’t miss this month:

πŸ“‰ Global #wildfires #openburning intensity & emissions for December 2025 - @mparrington.bsky.social

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January 29, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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🌍🌐 New ITT: We’re seeking partners to develop a high-resolution AI-based Earth system modelling capability for European domains under the DestinE initiative of the European Commission.

πŸ“… Deadline: 16 March

More information ➑️ destine.ecmwf.int/news/build-c...
January 29, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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Throughout the year, we’re hosting a number of events, workshops and training courses, bringing together experts from across Member States and the wider international community.

Explore our events and register
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January 28, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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ECMWF at #AMS2026 today, Wednesday:

Data-driven forecasting systems at ECMWF
ams.confex.com/ams/106ANNUA...

The role of AI in weather forecasting operations and weather services ams.confex.com/ams/106ANNUA...

The Anemoi framework – a status report ams.confex.com/ams/106ANNUA...
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Join us at #AMS2026 for talks on open data, research in Earth system prediction, data-driven forecasting at ECMWF, Anemoi, sub-seasonal forecasts with the AIFS, and the emerging role of AI in weather forecasting.
Full programme ➑️ ams.confex.com/ams/106ANNUA...
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AMS annual meeting logo and dates. Text: "ECMWF at AMS2026. Meet our scientists at #AMS2026, 25 to 29 January, to discuss open data, research, AI forecasting systems, and more."
January 28, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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🌍🌐 New training opportunity! Machine learning is rapidly transforming how we understand and predict weather and climate. Under the Destination Earth (#DestinE) initiative, ECMWF is developing a new series on machine learning for Earth systems modelling. Read more ➑️ destine.ecmwf.int/ml-training/
January 28, 2026 at 8:53 AM
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ECMWF at #AMS2026 today, Tuesday:
Adapting the AIFS for sub-seasonal forecasts, ams.confex.com/ams/106ANNUA...
9:00 CST/15:00 GMT

ECMWF research to define a new paradigm of Earth system prediction, ams.confex.com/ams/106ANNUA...
9:30 CST/15:30 GMT
January 27, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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πŸ“£ Workshops now open for registration and abstract submission:
β€’ 2026 AR Recon workshop
β€’ 2nd Observational campaigns workshop for better weather forecasts
πŸ“ Reading, UK
πŸ—“οΈ 29 June–3 July 2026
Open to experts involved in AR Recon & field campaigns.
➑️Full details: events.ecmwf.int/event/519/
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January 26, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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ECMWF at #AMS2026 today, Monday:
Becky Hemingway on early warning services, ams.confex.com/ams/106ANNUA..., 8:30 CST
Angel Lopez Alos on the ECMWF Data Stores Service, ams.confex.com/ams/106ANNUA..., 10:45 CST
Emma Pidduck on open weather and climate data, ams.confex.com/ams/106ANNUA..., 11:00 CST
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Join us at #AMS2026 for talks on open data, research in Earth system prediction, data-driven forecasting at ECMWF, Anemoi, sub-seasonal forecasts with the AIFS, and the emerging role of AI in weather forecasting.
Full programme ➑️ ams.confex.com/ams/106ANNUA...
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AMS annual meeting logo and dates. Text: "ECMWF at AMS2026. Meet our scientists at #AMS2026, 25 to 29 January, to discuss open data, research, AI forecasting systems, and more."
January 26, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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Join us at #AMS2026 for talks on open data, research in Earth system prediction, data-driven forecasting at ECMWF, Anemoi, sub-seasonal forecasts with the AIFS, and the emerging role of AI in weather forecasting.
Full programme ➑️ ams.confex.com/ams/106ANNUA...
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AMS annual meeting logo and dates. Text: "ECMWF at AMS2026. Meet our scientists at #AMS2026, 25 to 29 January, to discuss open data, research, AI forecasting systems, and more."
January 23, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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🌑️ December 2025 was the fifth-warmest December on record globally 🧊 In the Arctic, sea ice extent was the lowest ever recorded for December.

Read the #C3S monthly Climate Bulletin summary: climate.copernicus.eu/december-202...

#CopernicusClimate
January 23, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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πŸ“£ Using ECMWF’s Forecasts
πŸ—“οΈ 1–4 June 2026, Reading, UK
Registration and abstract submission are open for UEF2026, with a focus on extreme temperature forecasts. Presentations, workshops, and user discussions welcome.
➑️ Full info and registration: events.ecmwf.int/e/UEF2026
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January 23, 2026 at 10:47 AM