The meeting brings together all CCI project teams and partners for three full days of information sharing, science discussion and collaboration. We will provide an initial post-CM25 update on the ESA Earth Observation Programme and then focus activity on two main objectives:
- Science – informing the CCI community - Briefing you on new projects, share updates and best practice, and showcase examples of science exploitation and application using your Essential Climate Variable data products.
- Shaping future activities - Look ahead to Earth Action / Climate Space Phase 2. Sessions will gather feedback and input on the topics and improvements that should be considered for upcoming ESA Invitations to Tender.
Agenda Summary
- Day 1 - Status and updates
- Day 2 - Climate Model User Group (CMUG) Integration Meeting and Digital Platforms
- Day 3 - Future planning, Brainstorming and Consolidation
(The overall agenda can be viewed at the bottom of this page)
Who Should Attend
- CCI project Science Leaders and Project Managers (attendance is expected). Please extend the invite to your CRG members.
- ESA Research Fellows are encouraged to participate and showcase their work
Registration
This is an invitation-only event. A registration email with instructions/link will be sent in December 2025.
What we require of you
As usual please come prepared to share best practices, lessons learned, and to collaborate and build new connections. Science Leaders and Project Managers should ensure their projects are represented in thematic breakout sessions. ESA may contact you to request you prepare a short presentation and/or assist in facilitating a breakout session. During the meeting, we will ask you to nominate rapporteurs.
Poster Presentation - Each project team is required to prepare and display a poster showcasing their latest research (New projects should provide an overview of their project). Format: A0 portrait using this CCI template. A local oxford printer to consider is Kallkwik - sales@oxford.kallkwik.co.uk; +44 (0)1865 791 003.
Join us for icebreaker and evening receptions
We strongly encourage you to join the drinks reception at ECSAT on day one; and attend the evening reception on day two, (25 March) which will be held Earth Trust, an environmental charity nestled in the Oxfordshire countryside beside the Wittenham Clumps – a local beauty spot and landmark, which are designed to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange. A coach will take you to the event and then to Oxford at the end of the night.
Logistics
- Dates: 24–26 March 2026 (colocation closes at 16:00 on 26 March)
- Venue: ESA ECSAT, Harwell Campus (near Oxford) (Getting to ECSAT)
- Meeting location: ECSAT on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, south of Oxford
- Transport: a complimentary coach from Oxford to ECSAT each day will be available. (Pick up and drop off in central oxford will be at https://w3w.co/fingernails.stays.almost and https://w3w.co/petty.shout.flies)
- Accommodation: Central Oxford recommended