CLIVAR SSG Rotation in 2026

Dr. Rym Msadek, New CLIVAR SSG Member

The CLIVAR Scientific Steering Group (SSG) is pleased to welcome Dr. Rym Msadek, a research scientist at the CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, France), as a new member for the 2026-2029 term.

Position available: Director of the CLIVAR International Project Office - Deadline for application 30 November 2025

The Ocean University of China (OUC) and the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) invite applications for the post of Director of the CLIVAR (Climate and Ocean - Variability, Predictability, and Change) International Project Office (CLIVAR IPO), based in Qingdao, China. The director will lead a team, define the IPO’s identity and fulfill its mandate. This is a full-time position available immediately.  

Multiyear La Niña does not increase the likelihood of transitioning to a strong El Niño

Figure 1. More persistent cold conditions in boreal spring and early summer after a multiyear La Niña, compared to those before a strong El Niño (left, a, c), inhibit an eastward movement and enhancement of atmosphere deep convection (right, b, d), leading to a decoupled ocean and atmosphere that delay the growth of a subsequent El Niño.

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