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The Role of Climate Scientists
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
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The Paris Agreement, 10 Years On: Taking Stock with Our Scientists
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
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[Closed] Job opportunity: Head of the Belgian Climate Centre (m/f/x)
The Belgian Climate Centre is seeking a Head of Department to direct its team and mission. The position seeks a candidate who combines...
Sep 11


15 July: EU Day for the Victims of the Global Climate Crisis: A Moment of Remembrance and Action
Today, 15 July, marks the European Union's official day of remembrance for the victims of the global climate crisis . This date was...
Jul 15


The Belgian Climate Centre to mark Show Your Stripes Day
This Saturday, 21 June, is # ShowYourStripes Day, and the Belgian Climate Centre is proud to be part of this growing global movement....
Jun 17


Call for Belgian scientists: Shape the Future of IPCC Assessments
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( IPCC ) has launched a call for expert nominations to participate in two crucial,...
Jun 12


Heatwaves in Cities: Impacts on Health and the Building Sector
Reflecting on the workshop held at the Belgian Climate Centre on 12 May 2025 The workshop programme was established in collaboration with...
May 13


New monitor launched to visualise climate damage by municipality in Belgium
The Belgian Climate Centre has announced the launch of the Klimaatschademonitor | Moniteur des dommages climatiques , developed by...
Apr 1


Call for Belgian scientists: contribute to the work of the IPCC
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( IPCC ) is a global organisation tasked with assessing scientific, technical, and...
Mar 14


Job opportunity at the Belgian Climate Centre : Post-doctoral fellow on the topic of societal tipping points and social-ecological inequalities (SW2)
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...
Feb 18


Our 2024 Annual Report is here!
We are excited to announce that our 2024 Annual Report is now available! Last year, we’ve made significant strides in achieving our...
Feb 3


Job opportunity at the Belgian Climate Centre : Post-doctoral fellow on the topic of climate overshoot effects on land ecosystem functioning (SW2)
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...
Dec 19, 2024


Belgian Climate Centre contributes to new State of Climate Services report from the World Meteorological Organization
As climate change impacts intensify, the need for the provision and use of climate data, information, and knowledge or so-called climate...
Nov 7, 2024


Job opportunity at the Belgian Climate Centre : Scientific Director (SW4)
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...
Oct 24, 2024


Job opportunity at the Belgian Climate Centre: Operational Director
Find out all info on the job offer: [FR] http://travaillerpour.be/fr/jobs/cfg24065-directeur-operationnel-du-belgian-climate-centre-mfx...
Sep 30, 2024


Climate litigation in Belgium and beyond
Reflecting on the workshop held at the Belgian Climate Centre on 11 September 2024 Climate litigation has grown in recent years, both in...
Sep 23, 2024


Historical climate data now available to researchers
Historical climate data for Belgium are now available for researchers on RMI’s OpenData site , giving scientists access to historical...
Sep 3, 2024


Launch of the catalogue of climate scientific experts
The Belgian Climate Centre is pleased to announce the launch of its Catalogue of Climate Scientific Experts : https://www.climatecentre.b...
Aug 29, 2024


Call for applications to join the new federal “Scientific Climate Council”
The Scientific Climate Council is a new body established by the law of 15 January 2024 on the governance of federal climate policy....
Aug 19, 2024


Job opportunity at the Belgian Climate Centre: Communication manager - CLOSED
Update: The application deadline for this position has passed, and we are no longer accepting applications. Thank you for your interest.
Jul 22, 2024
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