Climate Research Frontiers for Regional Decision Contexts
First Pan-RIfS Workshop
RIfS will host its first community-wide workshop from June 9–12, 2026, in Nanjing, China, with online participation available. This workshop is by invitation, to ensure a balanced group.
Building on 2025 milestones—including the creation of six formal bodies focused on robust climate information, responsible data use, and regional action in Africa, as well as the consolidation of the GEP and the 15th anniversary of CORDEX—this event marks the first major gathering of all these groups since RIfS was established. It will unite a growing global network of volunteers and partners to address emerging cross-cutting issues, advance key scientific questions, and initiate planning for the next phase of RIfS.
Under the theme “Climate Research Frontiers for Regional Decision Contexts”, the four-day hybrid workshop will feature plenary panels, strategic sessions, and group discussions to identify transferable strategies and innovate new approaches to regional climate change information for policy and decision-making.
For more details, please refer to the concept note.
Information for attendees | Program Highlights
Information for attendees
Registration
Registration for in‑person attendance is now closed.
Registration for online participation remains open for invited attendees. Please register here.
Location
The workshop will take place in Nanjing, China, at the Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology (NUIST).
Side meetings
- Members of the RIfS Robust Information Working Group and its three Task teams will hold side meetings on June 8. The same applies to members of the RIfS-CMIP Responsible Data Use Task Team.
- The Scientific Steering Group will have a one-day meeting on Saturday June 13th.
Pre-workshop webinars
To help build momentum ahead of the event, we are hosting two pre-workshop webinars, open to all registered participants.
Pre-workshop Webinar #1: Diverse Knowledge Systems
📅 May 13, 2026 | ⏰ 11:00 UTC
Pre-workshop Webinar #2: Climate Literacy
📅 May 20, 2026 | ⏰ 06:00 UTC
Program Highlights
The workshop will consist of a mix of plenary panels and discussions on key scientific topics, as well as dedicated time for strategy sessions and smaller group discussions, along with formal parallel meetings of the SSG, working groups, and task teams
Program Roadmap
Program overview
More details about the sessions will be available around May 20.
Contact
For any assistance related to this workshop, please contact us at info@wcrp-rifs.org
This event is hosted and supported by:
General organization and logistics: GEP Support Unit and RIfS IPO.