Forum International Météo et Climat 2026 — Media Workshop
· ESA-ESRIN, Frascati, Italy · In-person + hybrid
Theme: “Building climate narratives in an era of crisis”
Structure: Two panels and the launch of the Climate Media Task Force.
Organizers
Forum International de la Météo et du Climat (FIMC) — 23rd edition; 23 years positioning climate communication (Christian Vannier, founder and director).
European Space Agency (ESA) · ESRIN — host of the meeting (Simonetta Cheli, Director of Earth Observation and Head of ESRIN).
Filantropía Cortés Solari / Fundación MERI — international partner and organizer of the theme “Building climate narratives in an era of crisis”.
Background
- The Forum Météo-Climat is the main international meeting for meteorological and climate communication.
- Its 23rd edition is held at ESA-ESRIN focusing on Earth observation, artificial intelligence, and communication for climate adaptation, bringing together over 500 participants from 74 countries, in in-person and hybrid formats, and in two official languages (English and French).
- Trust in science is facing an unprecedented crisis: only about 40% of the public trusts the news, while interest in climate information is declining, and 7 out of 10 environmental journalists report attacks or pressure.
- In this context, communication is no longer a mere act of dissemination but has become an essential tool of modern multilateralism and the fight against the Triple Crisis.
- Origin of the initiative: The Climate Media Task Force arises from the 5th Blue Economy Round Table (Monaco, March 2025), convened by Filantropía Cortés Solari, through Fundación MERI, and the Centre Scientifique de Monaco.
Objectives of Session C of the Forum Meteo Climat
- Reposition climate communication as a strategic pillar of conservation, multilateralism, and the Triple Crisis.
- Rebuild trust in science and combat disinformation and climate skepticism.
- Make visible the North-South narrative asymmetries and the geopolitical role of climate communication.
- Present the Climate Media Task Force as a concrete contribution to the Paris Agreement and the 30×30 Goals, consolidating the coordinating leadership of FCS-MERI.
Day 2 • Session A — Advanced Meteorology and Operational Tools
Focus: Precision, real-time monitoring, and life-saving technology. How next-generation satellite observation is revolutionizing early warning systems in the face of an increasingly volatile atmosphere.
09:00
Opening by moderator
Luca MERCALLI — Climatologist and glaciologist · President of the Italian Meteorological Society (tbc)
09:05
Keynote: “Earth Observation Satellite Data for Reporting Extreme Events”
Volcanic eruptions, floods, droughts, storms, heatwaves
ESA Spokesperson
09:25
Keynote: “40th Anniversary of Operational Observation”
Paolo RUTI — Chief Scientist, EUMETSAT
09:45
Roundtable with Q&A — Operational Applications in Italy and Europe
Col. Daniele BIRON (Italian Air Force General Staff, Meteorology) · Manuela DAMEN or Giorgia GHERGO (Copernicus Italy) · ASI Spokesperson · ENAV Spokesperson
10:45
Coffee break (15 min)
Day 2 • Session B — Artificial Intelligence and Data Processing
Focus: Big data, machine learning, and the speed of insight. We are drowning in data but starved for time. AI has become the essential filter to transform spatial data into climate intelligence for rapid, evidence-based decisions.
11:00
Opening by moderator
To be confirmed
11:00
ESA Keynote: EarthCARE Mission and Weather Forecasting
Fast methods for 3D profiles of clouds and tropical storms · Use of AI for forest mapping and fires (Essential Climate Variable)
ESA Spokesperson (to be confirmed)
11:20
Keynote: Destination Earth (DestinE) — EU Digital Twin of the Earth Initiative
(EUMETSAT-ECMWF-ESA), with online demonstration
Destination Earth Team
11:40
Roundtable “From Pixel to Prediction”: How AI is Advancing Earth Observation and Weather Forecasting
Paolo RUTI (EUMETSAT) · Giulia LOMBARDI (ESA, tbc) · Thales Alenia Space Spokesperson (tbc)
12:40
Buffet lunch (1h 20 min)
Day 2 • Session C — Building Climate Narratives in an Era of Crisis
Objective: To strengthen climate communication as a strategic pillar of conservation and environmental multilateralism. This session is the thematic core of the Forum and where FCS-MERI has the greatest institutional prominence.
14:00
Opening by the moderator
Bernadette WOODS PLACKY — VP Engagement, Climate Matters Director, Chief Meteorologist · Climate Central (USA)
14:05
“The Role of Meteorologists in the Climate Crisis: Science, Trust, and Public Narratives” (20 min)
Celeste SAULO — Secretary-General, World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
14:12
“The Role of Meteorologists in the Climate Crisis: Science, Trust, and Public Narratives” (20 min)
Dr. Anthony Rea — Senior Director of the Department of Earth System Data and Predictions – WMO
14:20
“The Role of Meteorologists in the Climate Crisis: Science, Trust, and Public Narratives” (20 min)
Francisca CORTÉS SOLARI — Founder and Executive President of FCS / MERI
14:25
Round Table 1 · “Trust Under Pressure: Science, Disinformation and the Climate Crisis”
Key Focuses
- Rebuild trust in science.
- Combat disinformation and climate skepticism.
Confirmed and Proposed Panelists
- Francisca CORTÉS SOLARI — Founder, Filantropía Cortés Solari (Chile)
- Davide FARANDA — CNRS / IPCC AR7 Lead Author (France)
- Bernadette WOODS PLACKY — Climate Central (USA)
- Natalia UVAL — Environmental journalist, La Diaria (Uruguay)
- Manuel PULGAR-VIDAL — Global Leader, Climate & Energy, WWF-International (online)
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