The World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries (TWAS) welcomed early- and mid-career climate scientists from across the global South to Trieste, Italy, for a three-day Climate Training Workshop that took place on 5–7 May 2026. The event brought together 37 scientists from 27 developing countries and 8 leading experts, including several scientists affiliated with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the world’s leading climate assessment body. 

Watch the video about the TWAS Climate Training Workshop here.  

Throughout the workshop, experts led sessions on climate science, adaptation strategies—particularly in under-resourced and vulnerable contexts—policy engagement, and strengthening the science–policy dialogue to support more effective climate action. A key objective was to familiarise participants with the IPCC process, how assessments are produced, how scientists contribute, and how participation can help elevate perspectives from underrepresented regions. The workshop was made possible through generous support from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. Among the attendees were 11 PhD students supported by the TWAS–Sida PhD Scholarships for Climate Research for Students from Least Developed Countries (LDCs).