On May 17, 2025
On the occasion of the new edition of Forum 2025, weather enthusiasts or simply curious individuals are invited to a day dedicated to the weather, prioritizing meetings, dialogue, and exchange around a common passion: WEATHER!
9:00 AM – Welcome Coffee for Participants
9:30 AM – Opening by Karine DURAND, Meteorology and Climate Specialist Journalist
9:35 AM – Introduction: “Are Extreme Weather Events Really Becoming More Frequent and More Violent?”
Extreme weather events are making headlines in France more than ever: floods, violent storms, destructive hail, storms, and sometimes tornadoes… The mission of Keraunos is to track these phenomena, catalog them, create statistics, and explain them.
Emmanuel WESOLEK and Pierre MAHIEU, Founders of KERAUNOS, the French Observatory of Tornadoes and Violent Storms.
10:00 AM – Session 1: « Fire and Ice: How Do These Two Extremes Evolve with Climate Change? » in partnership with CNES
On one hand, the increasing number of fires in parts of the world (Canada, Siberia, Mediterranean countries in recent years…), and on the other hand, the melting of ice in polar regions. How do these two phenomena evolve with global warming, how do scientists study this evolution (with what tools, new technologies…), and what are the concrete consequences?
Facilitated by Karine DURAND, Meteorology and Climate Specialist Journalist
- Sylvain LE MOAL, Deputy Director of the Space Meteorology Center at Météo-France.
- Delphine LEROUX, Head of Hydrology, Continental Cryosphere, Water Cycle Programs at CNES.
- Ugo NANNI, Glaciology Researcher at the University of Oslo.
10:40 AM – Session 2: Special Flooding Session in partnership with Generali Climate Lab
Floods have been the most impactful phenomenon over the past year: heavy rainfall, sometimes record-breaking, that fell across all regions of France, showing that the country is not at all prepared for flood risks. Will these heavy rains repeat more often in the future, and how should we adapt?
Facilitated by Kévin FLOURY, Meteorologist and Climate Presenter at BFMTV – BFM Regions
- Simon BLAQUIERE, Director at Generali Climate Lab
- François GOURAND, Meteorologist at Météo-France and Polar Enthusiast
- Pénélope KOMITES, Deputy Mayor of Paris for Innovation, Attractiveness, Forward Planning for Paris 2030, and Resilience
11:20 AM – Session 3: Ocean & Weather in partnership with EcoYako, the Independent and Committed Media
What happens in the oceans directly influences our daily weather: discover how sea temperatures and ocean currents impact land temperatures, as well as storms, thunderstorms, and even Mediterranean episodes in Europe and France. Learn about the technical tools available online about the ocean to better predict the weather on land.
Facilitated by Marina YAKOVLEV, Founder of EcoYako
- Joël COLLADO, Meteorologist and Honorary President of Météo et Climat Toulouse-Occitanie Section
- Marina LEVY, Oceanographer, CNRS Research Director at LOCEAN-IPSL, Sorbonne University & Ocean Advisor to the President of IRD
- Sébastien LEAS, Meteorologist at Météo-France and Radio France
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch Break
1:00 PM – Workshop “Climarisq”: Better Understanding the Complexity of the Climate System and the Urgency of Collective Action
- Davide FARANDA, CNRS Research Director in Climatology, Head of ESTIMR Team at the Laboratory of Climate and Environment Sciences (LSCE – IPSL).
2:30 PM – Session 4: AI & Immersive Reality: New Technologies – From Weather Forecasts to Presentations
New technologies are revolutionizing the weather forecast as well as weather presentations on television! Some channels use immersive reality (TF1) to create stunning settings for new educational videos. Artificial Intelligence is also being used by some meteorological organizations to improve weather predictions. How do these new technologies improve weather forecasting and what are the future prospects?
Facilitated by Juliette QUEF, Journalist and President of Vert le Media
- Louis BODIN, Meteorologist and Weather Journalist at TF1 & RTL
- Julie DESHAYES, Research Director at the LOCEAN Laboratory (IPSL)
- Jérémy SURCIN, Meteorologist Specializing in Artificial Intelligence
3:15 PM – Contest: “The Francophone Cup of Weather Enthusiast Associations”
To conclude the 2025 edition of the Weather Meetup, the Forum will be pleased to award, for the second consecutive year, the Francophone Cup of Weather Enthusiast Associations.
This prize recognizes associations that have stood out throughout the year for their concrete and committed actions to raise awareness and educate the public on meteorology. Whether it’s school training, installation of weather stations, or local scientific outreach initiatives, these associations play a key role in spreading the passion for weather to a wider audience.
Three associations have been selected and will present their work:
- Météo Pyrénées
- Météo Béziers
- Météo Nice 06
This event will celebrate the dedication of volunteers and highlight the richness of the Francophone association network dedicated to weather. (End at 3:45 PM)
Key Highlights
Saturday, May 17
Academy of Climate, Paris (4th district)
9:30 AM to 4:00 PM (Arrival from 9:00 AM)
In-person
Free Access with Registration (limited seats)
Key moments start at 4:00 PM
4:00 PM – Intergenerational Discussion with Key Climate Personalities
A unique discussion between generations, featuring climatologist Jean JOUZEL, President of Météo et Climat, Féris BARKAT, Co-founder of Banlieues Climat and Cultural Activist, and César RLM, moderated by Myriam SEURAT, Weather and Climate Journalist at France Télévisions.
A moment to exchange experiences and inspire a common commitment to climate action.
Until 5:00 PM – Open Workshops for the Public
The workshops will allow everyone to continue exploring, experimenting, and exchanging on meteorological and climate challenges.
5:00 PM – The Collective Minuit 12, Creation « Ocean »
To conclude these three rich days of sharing, the Minuit 12 collective, an artistic creation, research, and activism group around ecological issues, will present its creation « Ocean. » This committed piece will take us into the world of Marine Protected Areas, questioning our relationship with the ocean, its fragility, and the urgency to preserve it.
