2025 was 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗴𝗶𝘂𝗺'𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟭𝟵𝟳𝟲. With 620.9 mm of rain, it follows a record-wet 2024. It is also the 4𝐭𝐡 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, featuring the 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘆 on record (12 Apr.). #Belgium #Climate #Weather | @meteobe.bsky.social FR: www.meteo.be/fr/infos/act... NL: www.meteo.be/nl/info/nieu...

New data visualisation from @theguardian.com maps the threat to global food security. From UK washouts to Amazon droughts, extreme weather is hitting harvests hard. Experts warn crop yields could drop 24% under high emissions. #FoodSecurity #ClimateCrisis #DataViz www.theguardian.com/environment/...

📄 Our 9 Dec workshop summary ('Pathways to Climate-Resilient Agri-food Systems in Belgium') is online. Belgium may face a Southern France-like climate, risking yields. Beyond techno-fixes: tackle export-livestock lock-in; back resilient mixed farming. 🔗 www.climatecentre.be/post/pathway...

On Tuesday 27 January 2026, join us at the Belgian Climate Centre for our #ClimateCookiesAndCoffee seminar, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘰𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘥𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘚𝘦𝘢 𝘓𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘙𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘉𝘦𝘭𝘨𝘪𝘶𝘮, with Sebastian Dan (Flanders Hydraulics). Sign up now! 👉 www.climatecentre.be/events-1/the...

The Met Office global average temperature forecast for 2026 suggests another year above 1.4 °C compared to pre-industrial levels (1850-1900), being the fourth year in succession exceeding 1.4 °C. Prior to this surge, the global temperature has never exceeded 1.3 °C. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/491qWrE

Future extreme rainfall intensification in 🇧🇪 is driven primarily by thermodynamics (warmer air holding more moisture), not shifting circulation patterns. Jozefien Schoofs (KU Leuven) presented the decomposition analysis at yesterday's #ClimateCookiesAndCoffee www.climatecentre.be/events-1/fut...

The 2025 Arctic Report Card reveals the warmest surface air temperatures since 1900. Thawing permafrost is causing 'rusting rivers', while old sea ice has declined by 95% since the 1980s. The region is warming at double the global rate. #Arctic #ClimateChange 👇

Research involving Vrije Universiteit Brussel reveals peak glacier extinction will hit mid-century. Up to 4,000 glaciers could vanish annually. That equals the entire European Alps population. Limiting warming to +1.5°C halves this loss. #ClimateChange #Glaciers 🔗 doi.org/10.1038/s415...

What is the climate balance of our neighbours? 🇫🇷 2025 ranks as the 3rd or 4th warmest year in France. Beyond heat, precipitation patterns are shifting with longer droughts and less snow. Adaptation strategies like #TRACC are now vital for resilience. 🔗 meteofrance.com/actualites-e...

EMBRC Belgium celebrates 10 years of advancing marine science. By providing access to top-tier labs, the consortium supports the blue economy, from floating solar panels to oyster reef restoration. #MarineScience #BlueEconomy | @belspo.be 🔗 www.naturalsciences.be/en/science/n...

Research reveals the challenges of market gardening in the Coeur de Condroz. Viability is hindered by land access, labour shortages and 60-hour work weeks. Buying-reselling produce remains a key survival strategy for these local food systems. #Agroecology 🔗 doi.org/10.1080/2168...

Yesterday we hosted our “Pathways to Climate Resilient Agri‑Food Systems in Belgium” workshop. Experts highlighted the complexity of needed transformations, key trade‑offs and converging solutions for climate, food security and health. Slides and summary will soon be online #AgriFood

High emissions make West Antarctic collapse virtually certain by 3000. New research by @ulbruxelles.bsky.social & PIK shows our choices now define the ice sheet's fate. Mitigation can limit sea-level rise contribution to under 1.74m by 2300: 🔗 doi.org/10.1038/s414...

Investing in a healthy planet isn’t just good for nature—it’s a massive economic opportunity. New #GEO7 report shows that transforming energy, food, waste & finance systems can unlock US$20 trillion a year by 2070, save millions of lives, & lift millions out of poverty. ow.ly/AFjE50XG8bI #UNEA7

2025 is on course to be joint-second warmest year. The #C3S Climate Bulletin reports that November was 1.54°C above pre-industrial levels, making it the third-warmest November on record. The 2023–2025 average is likely to be the first three-year average exceeding 1.5°C. Find more info ⬇️

Researchers at Vrije Universiteit Brussel have found a way to turn CO₂ and sunlight into fuel using safe, abundant materials. This collaboration with Stanford, @uantwerpen.be and UHasselt boosts green innovation. #SolarFuels #CO2 🔗 doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcc.5c05834

New research from @uantwerpen.be examines road transport pricing acceptance. Proportional taxes are preferred over fixed fees. Consulting stakeholders improves procedural fairness, even if the tax remains unpopular. Fairness matters. #ClimatePolicy 🔗 doi.org/10.1057/s413...

Flanders is upgrading its water monitoring. VMM has installed sensors in 700 wells to track groundwater levels every 4 hours. This real-time data helps predict droughts and floods better than manual snapshots. #WaterManagement #ClimateAdaptation 🔗 www.landbouwleven.be/24036/articl...

Viral videos predicting a 'mega snowstorm' and the worst winter since 1985 in France are unfounded. Experts confirm it is impossible to forecast weather beyond 10 days. Current trends actually favour a warmer-than-normal winter. #ClimateFactCheck 🔗 factuel.afp.com/doc.afp.com.... (French)

New research in Ghent reveals building shade cools effectively (-4.3°C WBGT), but trees remain the best overall heat stress solution. Unpaved ground helps cool nights. Study by UGent, VITO & RMI validates low-cost sensors. #HeatStress #Ghent 👇

Hundreds of scientists are backing the Dartington Declaration, with 583 expert signatories already calling for urgent action to trigger positive climate #TippingPoints. Fellow researchers are invited to add their voice and sign the declaration: ✍️ global-tipping-points.org/the-dartingt...

⚠️ Deadline approaching! Join us on 9 Dec in Uccle for our workshop: Pathways to Climate Resilient Agri-food Systems. Discuss the future of Belgian food production with leading scientists & stakeholders. #AgriFood #ClimateResilience #Sustainability 👉 Register here: events.spacepole.be/event/263/

The Meuse River is ‘hungry’. Excessive dredging causes bed erosion, worsening flood impacts like the 2021 scour holes. Re-naturalising banks can help restore the sediment balance. Insights from Wageningen University, UCLouvain & @geolsurveybelgium.bsky.social #Hydrology 🔗 doi.org/10.1002/esp....

Is silence a form of advocacy? Scientists at our Centre today explored the tension between research and action. Data shows 'techno-optimism' may actually reduce engagement. We need 'coalitions of the willing' to bridge the gap to policy. #SciComm #ClimateAction

Join our next #ClimateCookiesAndCoffee at Belgian Climate Centre, 12 Dec, with Jozefien Schoofs (KULeuven) on how climate change may intensify extreme rainfall in Belgium. Registration (online/in person) required by 12 Dec 🔗 events.spacepole.be/event/252/

#Belgium 🇧🇪 stands out in new research on climate‑smart Maritime Spatial Planning, prioritising low‑carbon uses and future coastal defence areas. Next step: move from listing climate issues to coordinating them across sectors. #MaritimeSpatialPlanning #ClimateAction 🔗 doi.org/10.1038/s441...

Prof. Bart Vermang (UHasselt, EnergyVille) joined our Climate Cookies & Coffee to discuss solar innovation. From high-efficiency tandem cells to green hydrogen & floating PV, we saw how tech drives the transition. #SolarEnergy #PV 🔗 www.climatecentre.be/events-1/sol...

New research analyses the 2021 Belgian floods' impact on mobility in the Vesdre valley. Using mobile phone data, the study finds a shift in movement from the valley to the heights and a loss of 4,260 trips per damaged infrastructure/km. #ClimateChange #Mobility #Belgium 🔗 doi.org/10.1109/MT-I...

The EU launches a permanent service to measure climate change's role in extreme weather. Led by @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social, it provides rapid attribution data for policy and legal use. Experts partner with national weather services. #ClimateServices #EU 🔗 www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

Belgium has signed the Global Initiative on Information Integrity on Climate Change at COP30 and launched its national plan to tackle climate disinformation, featuring training, self-regulation and legislation. #ClimateAction #Disinformation #ScienceCommunication www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Belgium has signed the Declaration on Information Integrity on Climate Change at #COP30 🇧🇪 joins global partners to combat denialism and protect scientists from harassment. This initiative supports evidence-based reporting to counter disinformation delaying climate action 🔗 unfccc.int/news/countri...

A 4-year Belgian 🇧🇪 trial by UGent & Inagro shows bio-based fertilisers can offer comparable crop yields with lower GHG emissions than synthetic ones. A promising step for circular agriculture. #SustainableFarming #Biofertilisers 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.ag...

Seventeen Belgian scientists have mapped a +3°C Belgium 🇧🇪 with @lesoir.be. Expect heatwaves over 45°C, flash floods, and sea-level rise. This visual analysis grounds global warming in local reality. #ClimateChange #Belgium 🔗 (Paywall) www.lesoir.be/712133/artic...

Analysis of 12m documents reveals SDG policy relies heavily on science. Yet, 78% of cited research is from the Global North. Intermediaries like NGOs are key brokers. @springernature.com | #SciencePolicy #SDGs #OpenAccess #ClimateAction #ResearchImpact 🔗 stories.springernature.com/sdg-impact-r...

Belgium ranks 37th in the CCPI 2026, dropping two spots. With low ratings in renewable energy, energy use and climate policy, it trails behind EU leaders. The top three global spots remain empty as no country is fully 1.5°C aligned. #ClimateChange #Belgium 🔗 newclimate.org/resources/pu...

🔔 Reminder: Register for the #ClimateCookiesAndCoffee seminar on 25 Nov at 14:00. Bart Vermang (UHasselt/imec) will discuss solar energy's role in the energy transition. ✍ www.climatecentre.be/events-1/sol...

📢 Belgian climate experts wanted! IPCC seeks Authors & Review Editors for 2027 report on CDR & CCUS. Apply via Belgian IPCC focal point (BELSPO) by 8 Dec 2025. #ClimateScience #IPCC #CDR @belspo.be 👉 See details here: www.linkedin.com/posts/belgia...

Efficient energy systems are not always fair. When energy poverty is factored in, some EU countries slip, with Belgium 🇧🇪 falling back. The study shows tech progress alone cannot secure a just transition. #JustTransition #EnergyPoverty 🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s106...

At COP30 Belém, @vrtnws.be’s Bram Verbruggen shows how our travel & clothing drive CO₂, CH₄, N₂O and F-gases, using an overflowing bathtub to explain rapid warming. #COPBelém #ClimateAction #CO2 🔗 NL: www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/ki...

Researchers from KU Leuven & EnergyVille developed an AI model, ScaleONet, for district heating. Tested on 30 buildings in Genk, it predicts temperatures with 51% less error than standard models and in just 4ms. A step towards smarter, more flexible energy grids #AI #Energy 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.eg...

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢-𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐠𝐢𝐮𝐦. 📅 9 Dec 2025, Uccle Experts will examine needed transformations under climate, environmental and socio-economic pressures. Register now 👉 events.spacepole.be/event/263/

How does gender shape sustainable farming in Belgium? A UCLouvain study in Wallonia finds women face barriers like less training but often drive diversification towards sustainability. It offers a nuanced view of the path to greener agriculture. #Agroecology 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.jr...

⭕ #BCRA Belgium's economy faces urgent climate risks. The new BCRA report warns the insurance system is fragile after the 2021 floods (€2.4B in losses). GDP could shrink by 8.5% by mid-century in a high-warming scenario. Adaptation is an economic imperative. #BCRA #ClimateFinance 🔗 cerac.be/en/bcra

The EU's climate action is rated 'Insufficient' by Climate Action Tracker, despite progress from the #EUGreenDeal. Current policies are set to miss the 2030 target. Recommendations include a fossil fuel phase-out and more climate finance. #ClimateAction 🔗 climateactiontracker.org/countries/eu/

⭕ #BCRA Belgium's health is at risk from climate change. The new BCRA report warns of over 1,000 extra deaths per year from heat stress, even in optimistic scenarios. Urgent action is needed to protect our health system and vulnerable groups. #BCRA #ClimateHealth 🔗 cerac.be/en/bcra

Atmospheric CO₂ in 2025 is projected to be 52% higher than pre-industrial levels. Fossil fuel emissions keep rising, leaving only about four years of the 1.5°C carbon budget at current rates. #GlobalCarbonBudget 🔗 doi.org/10.5194/essd...

🦋 Climate change is reshaping nature in Flanders, warns @inbo.be. The Wall Brown faces a ‘phenological trap’, while the Alcon Blue nears local extinction. Diverse, connected habitats are key to resilience. #Biodiversity #ClimateAdaptation 🔗 doi.org/10.21436/inb...

⭕ #BCRA Belgium's infrastructure is under threat. The new BCRA report flags urgent risks from flooding, which damaged 45,000 homes in 2021. Future damages could hit billions. We must build resilience into our homes, transport, and energy systems. #BCRA #Flooding 🔗 cerac.be/en/bcra

A new @caadcoalition.bsky.social report warns climate disinformation fuels a 'false social reality': 89% want more action, yet most think they’re in the minority. Tackling info integrity is now on the COP30 agenda. #ClimateAction #Disinformation 🔗 www.caad.info/analysis/rep...

⭕ #BCRA Belgium's food system is at risk. The new BCRA report flags urgent threats to crops and soil health. The 2018 drought cut potato yields by 30%, and 90% of Wallonia's arable soils are degraded. We need resilient farming now. #BCRA #FoodSecurity 🔗 cerac.be/en/bcra