WMO Workshop will seek to enhance Climate Prediction in Africa 12.07.2006
As part of its assistance to Africa, the World Meteorological Organization through its World Climate Programme and the WCRP is seeking to improve the continent's capacity in climate prediction. In this context, a workshop is organized in Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania, 10-13 July 2006.

Early disappearance of sea ice in Svalbard 19.05.2006
Satellite measurements show the area covered by Arctic winter sea ice had reached an all-time low for March and had completely disappeared by the beginning of May, about one month earlier than usual. The director of the WCRP's project on Climate and Cryosphere (CliC), Dr Victoria Lytle, reports her observations and the impact the warmer climate has on arctic research practices.