The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) plays a central role in advancing renewable energy worldwide by supporting its Members with evidence, analysis, and international cooperation. This role was reaffirmed at the recent IRENA Assembly, held th  in the United Arab Emirates, which brought together ministers, senior government officials, industry leaders, and international partners from across the globe.  Alongside the Assembly, the World [...]

In mid-November 2025, Storm Claudia swept across Western Europe, leaving a clear reminder of the growing impact of extreme weather. Between 13-14 November, the storm brought heavy precipitation, powerful winds, and severe flooding, impacting communities from Portugal to the UK.  What Happened? Portugal (13th November): Storm Claudia unleashed extreme winds in Portugal, with gusts exceeding 110 km/h in the Algarve [...]

The CROSSEU project is an initiative focused on assessing climate risks and is making significant progress developing innovative decision-support tools. As part of this interdisciplinary collaboration, WEMC is working closely with the UKRI DAFNI team to enhance the usability of the project’s results. WEMC is excited to share the latest achievements from Work Package 3, [...]

COP30 brings climate impacts into sharper focus and informs the priorities and responses needed now. Current data will guide discussions and concrete action. Last week, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released its State of the Climate ---> Update for COP30—a science-based snapshot providing reliable, up-to-date evidence to support discussions and decisions at COP30.  The Update combines the most recent observations from 2025 with carefully verified [...]