ESMO: bridging climate modelling and observations communities

ESMO coordinates, advances, and facilitates all modelling, data assimilation and observational activities within WCRP, working jointly with all other WCRP projects. Our mission is to facilitate the integration and coordination of climate modeling and observational efforts, fostering collaboration among scientists, stakeholders and decision makers. Through collaborative approaches and interdisciplinary partnerships, we aim to enhance the accuracy, reliability, and accessibility of climate data and projections.

Working Groups

The four modelling and prediction groups below will develop their activities to contribute to ESMO’s science plan and develop the various components of modelling in WCRP

Our Objectives

The ESMO activities focus on three key scientific goals that will shape and unify climate science efforts over the coming decade.

The ESMO Team

Get to know the people behind ESMO

News

Hold The Date: S2S2D Conference 2026

Get ready for the Third International Conference on Subseasonal to Seasonal to Decadal Prediction 7–11 September 2026, Reading, United Kingdom ...

Events

ESMO Scientific Steering Group Meeting and WGORC Kick Off

The ESMO SSG and the new Working Group on Observations for Researching Climate will convene in Reading, UK, for a week-long meeting focusing on new ESMO activities linking modelling and observations and establish paths forward for the new working group. ...

Climate and Cryosphere Open Science Conference 2026

For the 30th anniversary since the beginning of CliC, this Open Science Conference will contribute to the UN Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences (2025-2034) and prepare the community for the 5th International Polar Year (2032-2033) ...

Weather & Society Conference 2026

The World Weather Research Programme and the SERA Working Group are organizing the 3rd Weather and Society Conference, a gathering of leading researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders focused on the vital links between meteorological science and its applications for society. ...