EUMETNET

EUMETNET, or the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological NETworks, is a cooperative association of European national meteorological services. Its primary purpose is to coordinate the exploitation and exchange of meteorological data and related services across Europe, with the aim of improving forecast quality, climate monitoring, and service delivery while reducing duplication and costs. The organization serves as a platform for joint development, procurement, and deployment of shared observing networks, data standards, and operational facilities.

Membership and governance are organized around the national meteorological and hydrological services of European countries. EUMETNET operates through a governance framework that typically includes a Coordination Committee and a Programme Committee, supported by a dedicated Secretariat. This structure helps align national interests with European-wide meteorological objectives and ensures the efficient management of joint programs.

Activities and programs carried out under EUMETNET cover data exchange, the integration of satellite and ground-based observations, and the development and maintenance of common infrastructure and standards. The organization coordinates and funds collaborative projects, fosters interoperability among European observing systems, and supports the provision of high-quality meteorological and climate information to services, researchers, and the public. EUMETNET also maintains working relationships with related European and international bodies, including EUMETSAT, ECMWF, and Copernicus, to promote coherent data sharing and user-focused weather and climate services.

Overall, EUMETNET plays a central role in enabling Europe-wide meteorological collaboration, reducing duplicated effort, and enhancing the availability and quality of meteorological data and services across its member states.