· 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.
Event Structure
Schedule
Content
Day 1 · June 18
(in-person)
Immersion in ESA-ESRIN: Earth Observation programmes, Vega and Space Rider, facilities tour, and official ESA cocktail.
Day 2 · Session A
Advanced meteorology and operational tools: satellite observation and early warning systems.
Day 2 · Session B
Artificial Intelligence and new data processing capabilities: from space data to climate intelligence.
Day 2 · Session C
Hosted by FCS-MERI
Shaping climate narratives in a crisis era: two communication panels + launch of the Climate Media Task Force.
Panels
Foro Internacional de Meteorología y Clima: Presentación Francisca Cortés Solari
Foro Internacional de Meteorología y Clima: Panel 1
Foro Internacional de Meteorología y Clima: Panel 2
Foro Internacional de Meteorología y Clima: Panel 3
Patricia Morales
Event photos
Photos: Copyright Massimo BARSOUM #FIMC2026
Program
Friday 19th June 2026
Session C — Shaping climate narratives in a crisis era
Objective: To reposition climate communication as a strategic pillar of multilateralism and democratic resilience. This session explores how meteorologists can counter disinformation and reshape international influence through science-based narratives. Join us to discuss why communication is no longer just information sharing but a vital tool for modern multilateralism.
14:00
Opening Session
Celeste SAULO — Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
14:05
Keynote: "The role of meteorologists: Science, Trust and Communication"
Dr Anthony REA — Senior Director of Department of Earth System Data and Predictions of the WMO.
14:25
Round Table "Trust under Pressure: Science, Disinformation and Climate crisis"
Moderator
- Bernadette WOODS-PLACKY — Chief Meteorologist.
Panelists
- Francisca CORTÉS SOLARI — Founder Philanthropy Cortés Solari.
- Davide FARANDA — Research Director in Climate Science at CNRS and IPCC Lead Author.
- Manuel PULGAR-VIDAL — Global Leader, Climate and Energy, WWF International.
- Saranne COMEL — Special Advisor to the President of Université Côte d’Azur.
- Iana MESSETCHKOVA — Programme Officer, UNFCCC.
- Andrea OBAID CARRIÓN — Periodista científica (online).
15:25
Coffee break and networking
15:40
Round Table "Climate Communication and Global Power Dynamics"
Moderator
- Ariel RODRIGUEZ — Meteorologist and weather presenter on Telemundo 51.
Panelists
- Giorgia GHERGO — Science Communication Researcher, IUSS PAVIA / Copernicus Italia.
- Michael BOOTH — EO Outreach & Data Visualisation Content Coordinator, ESA.
- Shel WINKLEY — Senior Engagement Specialist and Meteorologist at Climate Central.
- Andreu ESCRÌVA — Climate scientist & communicator (remote).
- Andrea OBAID CARRIÓN — Science Journalist (remote).
- Mauricio VELÁSQUEZ — Senior Executive, CAF Development Bank (remote).
16:40
Presentation: "Science for Climate Action: Building a Climate Journalism Task Force"
Patricia MORALES ERRAZURIZ — CEO of Philanthropy Cortés Solari.
Saranne COMEL — Special Advisor to the President of Université Côte d’Azur.
17:00
Closing
Christian VANNIER — CEO of IW2C Agency and Founder of the International Weather and Climate Forum.