ECMWF is the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts.
ECMWF is both a research institute and a 24/7 operational service, producing global numerical weather predictions and other data for our Member and Co-operating States and the broader community. It operates a world-class supercomputer facility for weather forecasting and hold one of the largest meteorological data archives. Other strategic activities include delivering advanced training and assisting the WMO in implementing its programmes.
ECMWF is a key player in Copernicus, the Earth Observation component of the European Union’s Space programme, by implementing quality-assured information on climate change (Copernicus Climate Change Service), atmospheric composition (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), and contributing to information on flooding and fire danger (Copernicus Emergency Management Service). Together with ESA and EUMETSAT, ECMWF is delivering the EU’s Destination Earth initiative, which is developing prototype digital twins of the Earth.
