2017 : European Meteorological Society

23/05/2017

AME Meteoreportaje winner photo

Carlos Castillejo Balsera is the winner of the AME Meteoreportaje 2016, the contest of the Spanish Meteorological Society, with his report with the title “Momentos”. Roberto Porto Mata won the Meteovideo, the AME video competition,[more]

17/05/2017

Sven-Erik Gryning new president of the Danish Meteorological Society

The Danish Meteorological Society (DaMS) has elected Sven-Erik Gryning as the society’s new president. He takes over from Eigel Kass who lead the DaMS for five years.

Sven-Erik Gryning has a background in air pollution[more]

01/05/2017

Julia Slingo selected to receive the EMS Silver Medal 2017

The European Meteorological Society has chosen Julia Slingo as Laureate of the EMS Silver Medal 2017. She is honoured for her outstanding contributions to meteorology and climate predictions. She has led the work that brought[more]

21/04/2017

Collective Global Climate Statement Released for Earth Day

An international coalition of 33 meteorological and climate societies and institutions have released a Collective Global Climate Statement to coincide with Earth Day (http://www.earthday.org/) on 22nd April, which this year is focused on environmental and[more]

05/04/2017

APMG Symposium: Risks Associated to Meteorological and Geophysical Phenomena

On invitation of the Portuguese Meteorological and Geophysical Association 100 experts from many different institutions discussed risks that are connected to meteorological and geophysical phenomena. It also marked the 20th anniversary of the APMG.[more]

03/04/2017

EMS Outstanding Contribution Award to Sylvain Joffre

The EMS Council at its recent Session selected Sylvain Joffre, chair of the EMS Committee on Meetings, as the recipient of the EMS Outstanding Contribution Award 2017.

He is honoured for pursuing and advancing the growth of the Annual Meeting activities of the Society through continuous and exceptional dedication to international networking and connecting diverse communities.[more]

23/03/2017

Understanding Clouds

23 March 2017 is World Meteorological Day: this year’s theme is Understanding Clouds.

Clouds are of enormous importance for weather, climate and water. Clouds are central to weather observations and forecasts. Clouds are one of[more]