Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS)

The Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) supports, strengthens, and coordinates the development, delivery, and use of climate services to assist decision-making by addressing climate-related risks, at national, regional and global levels.

Latest News

Melting mountain glacier

Extreme weather is the "new norm"

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News from Members

Quality Management Lead Auditor Workshop – A WMO First

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WMO publishes global update of climate datasets

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Extreme heat, rainfall highlight need for more climate action

a dust storm is blowing over a road in the desert.

WMO highlights efforts to tackle sand and dust storms

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World Meteorological Organization declares onset of El Niño conditions

centennial station

Centennial weather stations are vital for climate monitoring

The Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update

Global temperatures set to reach new records in next five years

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WMO Update: Prepare for El Niño

Latest Publications

State of the Climate in the South-West Pacific 2021

17 November 2022

State of the Climate in the South-West Pacific 2021

2022 State of Climate Services - Energy Report

15 November 2022

2022 State of Climate Services: Energy

State of the Climate in Asia 2021

14 November 2022

State of the Climate in Asia 2021

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06 November 2022

Provisional State of the Global Climate in 2022

State of the Climate in Europe 2021

01 November 2022

State of the Climate in Europe 2021

State of the Climate in Africa 2021

20 October 2022

State of the Climate in Africa 2021

State of the Climate in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2021

State of the Climate in Latin America and the Caribbean 2021

Two children playing with water from a water pipe.

05 October 2021

2021 State of Climate Services: Water

A boy walks through a puddle in front of a church.

13 October 2020

2020 State of Climate Services: Risk Information and Early Warning Systems

GFCS Documents

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