IRM/KMI - Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium

Institut Royal Météorologique - Koninklijk Meteorologisch Instituut

Mission Realisation of services supported by research and long term standardised meteorological, climatological and geophysical observations in favour of the safety and information of the population, of the socio-economical and scientific community and co-ordinated at a national and international level. Public service To provide to the users in a timely and effective manner: general and specific hydro-meteorological and geophysical forecasts warnings related to severe weather conditions hydro-meteorological, climatological and geophysical information and expertise Research In the fields of hydro-meteorology, climatology and geophysics based on validated observations collected through networks. Implementation of multidisciplinary tools and methods in order to tackle problems of current concern. Training of young researchers for individual development and innovative activities.