Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS)

Most school leavers in England don’t appreciate the level of consensus about anthropogenic climate change amongst scientists according to the 2023/ 2024 DfE Climate Literacy Survey of school leavers. Whereas studies reveal that the scientific consensus that humans are altering the climate is over 97%, only 22% of respondents to the survey thought that it was over 80%, potentially impacting their own perception of the imperative for climate action. For more visit: https://lnkd.in/etvAgh28 #ClimateScience #EnvironmentalEducation

80% of respondents to the 2023/ 2024 DfE Climate Literacy Survey of school leavers could not identify the correct definition of ‘net zero’. In designing high quality climate education and climate communications, we need to be aware that commonplace terminology such as ‘net zero’ and the 1.5°C key climate goals are not widely understood. For more visit: https://lnkd.in/etvAgh28 #ClimateEducation #NetZero

The Royal Meteorological Society Early Career and Student Conference 2025 will take place at Manchester Metropolitan University from 30 June – 2 July. This annual event provides a platform for undergraduates, Masters and PhD students, and early-career researchers working in fields related to meteorology and climate to present their work in a friendly environment. The deadline for submitting abstracts to the Conference is Friday 31 January 2025. For more information please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/em8r3aNE #studentcareers #studentconference #MeteorologyConference

The 2023/ 2024 DfE Climate Literacy Survey of school leavers shows that, although most school leavers are ‘fairly concerned’ about climate change more are ‘not very’ or ‘not at all’ concerned about climate change than are ‘very concerned’. To read more visit: https://lnkd.in/etvAgh28 #ClimateLiteracy #EducationForSustainability #YouthForClimate

Professor Brian Golding, President of the Royal Meteorological Society, talks about some of the Society’s impact in 2024 in this RMetS Christmas Message. https://lnkd.in/eMraNqhG #RMetS #meteorology #climatescience

This workshop offers a platform for researchers in the insurance and catastrophe modelling industries to share their ongoing research and associated challenges with other natural catastrophe researchers such as academics and those in climate services. Through presentations that spotlight active projects in the insurance sector, this event will enhance transparency of research methods, as well as encourage the development of networks, funding opportunities, and tools to address topical questions collaboratively within academic and industry groups. Registration for this event is now open, visit: https://lnkd.in/eHdSDbyS #InsuranceResearch #CatastropheModelling #EnvironmentalResearch

Join us for our January edition of our “Diverse Voices” online series which has been inspired by the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. These informal conversations are helping to amplify and celebrate the diversity of scientists working in and around the field of weather and climate in the UK. In this session, we will hear from two climate scientists with lived experience of disability. They will talk about their background and journey to where they are today. Please join us to learn about our speakers’ paths and to ask any questions you may have about their careers and work. To register for this event visit: https://lnkd.in/ekKyVWEX #DiverseVoices #DisabilityAwareness #InclusiveScience #WeatherAndClimate

The Royal Meteorological Society Early Career and Student Conference 2025 will take place at Manchester Metropolitan University from 30 June – 2 July. This annual event provides a platform for undergraduates, Masters and PhD students, and early-career researchers working in fields related to meteorology and climate to present their work in a friendly environment. We are now accepting abstracts for oral and poster presentations. To find out more visit: https://lnkd.in/em8r3aNE #EarlyCareerResearchers #StudentConference #ClimateScience #ClimateResearch

A Royal Meteorological Society workshop aimed at bridging the gap between climate science and the (re)insurance industry has revealed key challenges and opportunities for collaboration. Furthermore, the workshop identified the greatest challenges around the understanding and usability of weather and climate data, and steps that can be taken to ensure these challenges can be practically addressed moving forward. Read more at https://ow.ly/bl0c50TXQaT #reinsurance #climatescience

The Royal Meteorological Society’s annual Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year competition showcases the world’s most striking weather and climate photograph. Members of the Society are entitled to a 20% discount on shop items. This will be applied when you enter your discount code during the checkout process. In order to receive your Calendar before Christmas order by: UK: 12th December 1pm International: 26th November 1pm To pre-order your 2025 Calendar visit: https://lnkd.in/eFvEcRn6 #WeatherPhotography #ClimateAction #PhotographyCompetition