How Can ECMWF Help With The Understanding Of Machine Learning And AI In Weather And Climate?

We are all aware that the topic of Machine Learning and AI in Weather and Climate has been a key topic of research, forecasting and conversation particularly in the last few years. The European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) has developed the AIFS and, through programmes like Destination Earth, has been able to research and develop models and tools in this area with the aim to improve forecasts. However, there is still a need and demand to provide training to allow researchers, developers and forecasters to understand what ML/AI models can do as well as their limitations. To help facilitation this, in 2023 ECMWF launched its first ever Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Machine Learning in Weather and Climate, this was extremely successful with over 9,000 participants. ECMWF continues to provide training on this space and has many plans to enhance its offering to the meteorological community.

This presentation will detail what training ECMWF currently has available in Machine Learning and AI in Weather and Climate as well as future plans and what can be expected in the coming years so the whole community can benefit from increased understanding of this important and key topic.