About the ICTM

Launched in 2025, The International Commission on Tropical Meteorology (ICTM) is composed of experts from around the world. Objectives of ICTM include: 

  • Enhance research in Tropical Meteorology by organizing thematic Conferences, Workshops, and Symposia  
  • Enhance the understanding of tropical systems using dedicated observations and models 
  • Stimulate the exchange of scientific ideas (such as field/model experiments) and collaborations internationally in Tropical Meteorology  
  • Facilitate support for students and scientists to attend relevant conferences organized by the commission. 
  • Establish working groups and committees, and joint committees with other Commissions of IUGG. 
  • Organize joint meetings of the IUGG/IAMAS Commissions during major international conferences
  • Report on commission work to IUGG through IAMAS