33 researchers from various disciplines, representing 12 Belgian research institutions, met on 12 October 2026 at the Belgian Climate Centre to take stock of the unprecedented climate events of the summer of 2026, draw initial lessons from them, and explore ways to enhance the impact of research on decision-making. This note sets out the key takeaways from the discussions. Lessons learnt Belgium proved largely unprepared to deal with climatic events such as those faced duri

The Belgian Climate Centre (BCC) is looking for a Climate Services Lead (SW2) to coordinate the development of its climate services and bridge the gap between scientific research and public/private decision-makers across Belgium. Established in 2021 as a federal scientific centre of excellence, the BCC strengthens climate research across Belgium, facilitates the transfer of knowledge to policymakers, businesses, and citizens, and develops climate services grounded in solid sc

A century-long climate record is invaluable. But making it scientifically consistent takes careful work. Now available through the Belgian Climate Data Portal, NOISELESS provides homogenised monthly temperature and precipitation series for Belgium, with records extending from 1880 to 2024. Separating climate signals from changes in observations Over the lifetime of a weather station, instruments may be replaced, observation practices may change, or the station itself may move

The Belgian Climate Centre launches a new portal to find, share and explore climate data on Belgium, in one place. High-resolution climate projections for Belgium, the exposure of Walloon households to flooding, forest fires and heat, measured and forecast wind power on the Belgian grid, EU greenhouse gas emissions and removals, to name but a few: the data needed to understand climate change and act on it already exists. Yet it remains scattered across regional agencies, fede

The Belgian Climate Centre (BCC) is looking for a French-speaking Legal and Public Procurement Expert to provide cross-cutting legal and financial support to the Centre's direction and project teams. The role As Legal and Public Procurement Expert, you will guide colleagues through the identification of appropriate spending mechanisms, applicable public procurement procedures and the most suitable contractual arrangements, within the legal framework and internal procedures of

The Belgian Climate Centre (BCC) is looking for a Head of Service to lead its team and advance its mission at the crossroads of climate research, policy and society. Established in 2021 as a federal scientific centre of excellence, the BCC strengthens climate research across federal scientific institutions, facilitates the transfer of knowledge to policymakers and citizens, and develops climate services grounded in Belgian climate scenarios. It is integrated within the Royal