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
