Research community

British Atmospheric Data Centre (BADC)

The British Atmospheric Data Centre (BADC) is the Natural Environment Research Council’s (NERC) Designated Data Centre for the Atmospheric Sciences. BADC assist UK atmospheric researchers to locate, access and interpret atmospheric data and to ensure the long-term integrity of atmospheric data produced by NERC projects.

Climatic Research Unit

Based at the University of East Anglia, the Climatic Research Unit is one of the world’s leading institutions in the study of natural and man-made climate change.

European Centre for medium range weather forecasts (ECMWF)

The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) is an international organisation supported by 31 States, and is based in Reading.

Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership (MCCIP)

The Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership (MCCIP) provides a co-ordinating framework within the UK for the transfer of high-quality marine climate change impacts evidence and advice to policy advisors and decision-makers.

Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory (POL)

The Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory (POL) was merged with the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) in April 2010 to deliver integrated marine science and technology from the coast to the deep ocean, working in partnership with the other UK marine research communities.

Tyndall Centre

The Tyndall Centre is the national UK centre for trans-disciplinary research on climate change, funded by the research councils. It is dedicated to advancing the science of integration, to seeking, evaluating and facilitating sustainable solutions to climate change and to motivating society through promoting informed and effective dialogue.

University of Newcastle

A team from the School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences at Newcastle University has led on the development of the UKCP09 Weather Generator.