Turning Climate Data into Decisions: Explore the Teal Platform

In a world increasingly shaped by climate uncertainty, access to reliable, understandable data is essential. That’s where Teal comes in—a free, global climate data tool developed by the World Energy & Meteorology Council (WEMC) to help bridge the gap between complex datasets and real-world decisions. 

Originally released in 2020, Teal was designed to raise awareness of our changing climate by making data more accessible and visual. Four years on, it’s still gaining momentum, drawing users from education, research, government, and business. Why? Because it works—simply and beautifully.

At its heart, climate education is a cornerstone of WEMC’s mission. From engaging high school students with visual tools, to empowering policy experts with tailored indicators, our goal has always been the same: to make climate data understandable, accessible, and impactful. 

That’s why we’re excited to invite you to a special webinar Turning Climate Data into decisions: Explore the Teal platform event on Tuesday 30 September at 13:00–14:00 CEST

Climate Tool for All

What sets Teal apart is its usability. With a clean, intuitive interface and vibrant, interactive visuals, Teal offers something rare: a climate data platform that speaks to both experts and non-experts. 

Users can explore key variables—such as air temperature, wind speed, precipitation, solar radiation, and carbon emissions—using clickable global maps and region-specific time series, all available from 1950 onwards. The data can be downloaded as CSV files or image plots, enabling further exploration and reporting.

Whether you’re a student working on a science project or a planner in need of region-specific climate indicators, Teal makes data visible, meaningful and easy to share.

From Classroom to Global Stage

The story of Teal didn’t start in 2020. Its roots go back to 2015, when WEMC created a proof-of-concept tool called European Climate Energy Mixes. Developed to help policymakers assess how energy supply responded to climate-driven demand, the tool set the stage for what would come next. 

That concept evolved within the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), part of the EU’s Earth observation programme. In 2019, WEMC led the development of the C3S Climate & Energy Educational Demonstrator (Edu Demo)—a version of the tool tailored to help high school students understand climate and energy interactions. The Edu Demo won praise and awards for its powerful visual communication and has since been used in classrooms across Europe. 

But the ambition didn’t stop there. With growing demand for a global solution, WEMC launched Teal—expanding the concept to cover the entire world and enhancing it with new capabilities and a broader design philosophy. 

Built to be Understood

Teal has always focused on visual clarity. The interface was shaped by feedback from students and non-specialist users. Gone are the technical drop-downs and scientific jargon—replaced with clean icons and interactive controls. 

When users open Teal, they’re greeted with a rotatable globe and simple menus to filter by region, variable, and time period. Whether you’re comparing rainfall in East Africa or examining temperature trends in Southeast Asia, Teal makes it both simple and visually compelling. 

To support new users, WEMC has created short explainer videos and, more recently, added a smart assistant feature: TealBot. This conversational tool helps guide users through the platform, offering suggestions and visualisation support based on natural language inputs. No training required—just ask a question and explore the data.

Future-Ready and Customisable

From the start, Teal was designed to evolve. Unlike many visualisation platforms, its backend is modular and scalable, allowing for tailored deployments.

Need a version of Teal that focuses on agriculture? Want to integrate it into your national decision support platform? WEMC can help make it happen. The platform has already been customised for organisations like the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and projects such as FOCUS-Africa, where Teal was adapted to include forecasts for rainy season onset, dry/wet day indicators, and tailored bulletins.

WEMC is also working on enabling standalone deployments, giving partners the ability to host and control their own versions of Teal independently. And while Teal is not open source, bilateral agreements can grant access to the source code —opening the door to deep collaboration and innovation.

You’re Invited: See Teal in Action

If you’re curious to see how Teal works—and how it could serve your organisation or community—join our upcoming webinar:

”Turning Climate Data into decisions: Explore the Teal platform”

Date: Tuesday 30 September
Time: 13:00 – 14:00 CEST
To register, click here.

This interactive session will include a live demo, real-world use cases, and a discussion on future integration opportunities. It’s ideal for technical users in climate adaptation, agriculture, energy, water, and development planning.

Teal isn’t just a tool—it’s a bridge between climate science and everyday decision-making. It’s a way to see the bigger picture and act on it. Whether you’re shaping policy, managing risk, or educating the next generation, Teal gives you the insight you need.

We hope to see you at the webinar. And in the meantime, don’t hesitate to explore what Teal has to offer.

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