The 9th meeting of the GEWEX Water Vapor Assessment (G-VAP) will take place from 22 to 23 April 2026 at
Danmarks Meteorologiske Institut (DMI)
Sankt Kjelds Plads 11
2100 Copenhagen
Denmark
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The preliminary agenda is expected to be available in early March 2026.
The 9th GEWEX Water Vapor Assessment (G-VAP) Workshop is hosted by the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) in Copenhagen, Denmark and will take place from 22-23 April 2026.
The need for quality assessments of Essential Climate Variables (ECVs) Climate Data Records (CDRs) is part of the Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) guidelines for the generation of data products. The assessment process gives an overview of available data records and enables users to judge the quality and fitness for purpose of CDRs by informing them about the strengths and weaknesses of existing and readily available information. This is achieved by inter-comparison and evaluation, and, if possible, also providing the reasons behind differences and limitations. Assessments of data records related to the global energy and water cycles are an integral part of GEWEX activities over the last decades.
The main objectives of the G-VAP are:
All three GCOS Essential Climate Variables on water vapor are considered.
Objectives:
It has been a while since the G-VAP community last met. Thus, a key objective is to finally meet again and catch up. Else, the objectives of the 9th G-VAP workshop are to:
The preliminary agenda is expected to be available in early March 2026 and can be accessed at https://www.gewexevents.org/meetings/gvap2026/agenda/.
Registration
The 9th G-VAP workshop is an in-person event with limited online participation options. In order to participate in the 9th G-VAP workshop please register at the latest by 31 March 2026 at https://www.gewexevents.org/meetings/gvap2026/registration/. Note that only limited space is available.
Abstract
The workshop will focus on presentations and discussions. A dedicated poster session is not planned.
In case your work is related to G-VAP and the objectives of the workshop you are kindly invited to submit. The registration form includes a dedicated section to enter your abstract. Your abstract should not exceed a single page.
Abstract submission closes on 15 March 2026.
Venue
The 9th meeting of the GEWEX Water Vapor Assessment (G-VAP) will take place from 22 to 23 April 2026 at
Danmarks Meteorologiske Institut (DMI)
Sankt Kjelds Plads 11
2100 Copenhagen
Denmark
Visa
Denmark is part of the Schengen area. To check whether you need a short-stay visa if you are visiting Denmark for up to 90 days to participate in a cultural, sporting, or scientific event, please visit https://nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Short-stay-visa/Cultural-visa.
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Background image courtesy of Meteosat imagery: CSU/CIRA & EUMETSAT, Multi-Day Timelapse of Water Vapor With Babet (CIRA 2023-10-20)
