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This medal commemorates the work of the late William Nordberg and is awarded to a scientist who has made a distinguished contribution to the application of space science in a field covered by COSPAR. Since the medal was established in 1988, Prof. WANG Jinsong is the first Chinese scientist to receive this honor. As per COSPAR's long-standing convention, Prof. WANG Jinsong is also granted the naming of a minor planet in recognition of his outstanding contributions to space science.

Libya was impacted by the fringes of the recent heatwave that swept North Africa and Southern Europe.

WMO全系统正加大协调、气候信息服务和预警支持，以协助各政府、人道主义机构、农业和卫生等气候敏感部门以及脆弱社区为潜在影响做好准备。 WMO月度《WMO全球季节性气候最新通报》指出，厄尔尼诺现象将在2026年8-10月期间继续稳步加强，成为强厄尔尼诺事件。来自几个全球主要制作中心的多模式集合预报表明，在主要监测区域，预计季节性平均海面温度距平将超过2.9°C。除了厄尔尼诺现象增强外，预报得出还会出现正印度洋偶极子（一种气候型态，即西印度洋温度平均升高，而东印度洋温度低于平均水平）。这些海洋驱动因素共同作用，会放大区域气候（包括干旱、洪水和野火风险）的影响，特别是在印度洋盆地周围。热带大西洋海面温度预计也将持续高于平均水平。 “厄尔尼诺不仅已来到门前 — 它已闯入屋内，并不断推高气温。而这还仅仅是场热身秀。厄尔尼诺正不断增强 — 对这个本已因高温穹顶、末日般野火和创纪录海洋高温而燃烧的星球火上浇油。化石燃料正在对着这场危机的火焰扇风助燃。必须阻止它扩张。更多地使用煤炭、石油和天然气只会能更轻易点燃未来。除非我们采取行动 — 以保护人民并从根上解决危机 —...

WMO is pleased to launch the fourth edition of the Global Integrated Flood and Drought Management Competition for Youth-Led Projects. This initiative supports innovative, youth-led ideas that enhance resilience to floods and droughts in vulnerable communities. As water-related hazards increasingly disrupt lives, threaten food and water security, and deepen vulnerabilities worldwide, young people are among those most affected by their impacts.

Сообщество ВМО активизирует координацию, обслуживание климатической информацией и поддержку заблаговременными предупреждениями, чтобы помочь правительствам, гуманитарным учреждениям, чувствительным к климату секторам, таким как сельское хозяйство и здравоохранение, а также уязвимым сообществам подготовиться к потенциальным последствиям.

A strong El Niño is developing and expected to strengthen during August–October 2026 Above-normal temperatures are expected worldwide.

Geneva, Switzerland (WMO) – El Niño continues to intensify steadily and is expected to dominate global climate patterns in the August-October 2026 season, increasing the likelihood of above-normal temperatures across much of the world and driving significant shifts in rainfall patterns, according to the World Meteorological Organization.

E​​​W4All in Region VI: Turning Ambition into Action with Innovation and Exchange,” will focus on advancing the implementation of Early Warnings for All (EW4All) through stronger regional cooperation across weather, water, and climate services. The conference will bring together Members with diverse capacities and needs to share experiences, identify practical collaboration opportunities such as partnerships, peer-to-peer exchange, and targeted support, and explore potential funding sources.

Phase II of t​he nineteenth session of Regional Association VI (Europe) of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) will be held on 30 September to 1 October 2026.

Outlook for Oceanic Drivers for the Next Season For the August–October 2026 (ASO 2026) season, the multi-model ensemble (MME) indicates a rapid development toward strong El Niño conditions. The seasonal average SST anomaly is forecast to reach approximately 2.9°C during ASO 2026, with the intensification trajectory peaking in November. The spread among individual forecast systems remains narrow, reflecting high forecast confidence.