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Effective climate action relies on a seamless exchange between scientific research and its practical application. In 2025, the Belgian Climate Centre acted as a bridge between these two worlds. We are delighted to present our Annual Report , which looks back on a year dedicated to fostering collaboration across the Belgian scientific landscape. A year of consolidation and dialogue As highlighted in the foreword, 2025 unfolded in a challenging context, making our mission to st

About the event The Belgian Climate Centre is looking for 20 volunteers for its second Belgian Science for Climate conference , scheduled for March 17th and 18th, 2026 at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts (rue du musée 5, 1000 Bruxelles). Navigating Belgium's path to a climate-neutral society demands a united effort. To ensure this transition is both effective and fair, the conference will bring together Belgian scientists and stakeholders, including policymakers, businesses, the

Reflecting on the workshop held at the Belgian Climate Centre on 9 December 2025 The Belgian Climate Centre organised another workshop in the ‘Science for Climate Action’ series, focusing on the transformations required in the Belgian agri-food production system. The event brought together scientists, public and private stakeholders to discuss decarbonisation, adaptation, health, and socio-economic challenges through an interdisciplinary lens. Thank you to all participants, s

Reflecting on the seminar organised by the Belgian Climate Centre and the IRM-KMI on the 27th of November 2025 The seminar explored the evolving, and often contested, role of climate scientists in contemporary society, focusing on questions of activism, trust, communication, and the boundaries of scientific engagement. Beginning with the distinction between activism and radicalism, the speakers and panellists repeatedly returned to the tensions that arise when scientists step

Ten years ago, in December 2015 during the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris (or COP21), 195 states adopted the ‘ Paris Agreement ’. This agreement paved the way towards a decarbonised and resilient world in the face of climate change. This agreement aimed to hold ‘the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels’ and pursue efforts ‘to limit the worldwide mean temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial level

The Belgian Climate Centre is seeking a Head of Department to direct its team and mission. The position seeks a candidate who combines...

Today, 15 July, marks the European Union's official day of remembrance for the victims of the global climate crisis . This date was...

This Saturday, 21 June, is # ShowYourStripes Day, and the Belgian Climate Centre is proud to be part of this growing global movement....

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( IPCC ) has launched a call for expert nominations to participate in two crucial,...

Reflecting on the workshop held at the Belgian Climate Centre on 12 May 2025 The workshop programme was established in collaboration with...

The Belgian Climate Centre has announced the launch of the Klimaatschademonitor | Moniteur des dommages climatiques , developed by...

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( IPCC ) is a global organisation tasked with assessing scientific, technical, and...

You can find all the details about the job offer at the links below: French: https://www.climatecentre.be/fr/post/offre-d-emploi-au-centr...

We are excited to announce that our 2024 Annual Report is now available! Last year, we’ve made significant strides in achieving our...

You can find all the details about the job offer at the links below: French: https://www.climatecentre.be/fr/post/offre-d-emploi-au-centr...

As climate change impacts intensify, the need for the provision and use of climate data, information, and knowledge or so-called climate...

You can find all the details about the job offer at the links below: [FR] https://www.climatecentre.be/fr/post/offre-d-emploi-au-centre-b...

Find out all info on the job offer: [FR] http://travaillerpour.be/fr/jobs/cfg24065-directeur-operationnel-du-belgian-climate-centre-mfx...

Reflecting on the workshop held at the Belgian Climate Centre on 11 September 2024 Climate litigation has grown in recent years, both in...

Historical climate data for Belgium are now available for researchers on RMI’s OpenData site , giving scientists access to historical...