This session focuses on education and learning approaches in meteorology and climate science, with an emphasis on how scientific knowledge is taught, experienced, and integrated across different audiences. It provides a platform for contributions that explore both established and emerging educational methods across formal and informal settings.

The session encourages reflection on educational approaches that have been used in the past but were later abandoned or forgotten – not necessarily due to a lack of scientific or pedagogical value, but because they were introduced at an unfavourable time, without adequate context, or before suitable technologies and audiences were ready. With today’s evolving educational environments, digital tools, and increased awareness of climate-related issues, some of these methods may deserve renewed attention. Revisiting and reassessing earlier practices can therefore offer valuable lessons for present and future education.

Contributions may address formal and informal education, including schools, universities, workshops, and lifelong learning. The session explicitly welcomes innovative educational tools such as games, simulations, interactive materials, and data-driven learning resources that foster active engagement and critical thinking.

The session also includes discussions on how meteorology and climate science are presented to prospective students, for example through study programme descriptions, course outlines, and educational materials. The attractiveness, clarity, and relevance of these descriptions play an important role in students’ study choices and long-term engagement with the field.

In addition, the session invites contributions that consider education within the scientific and policy-making communities, recognising the importance of continuous learning among scientists, decision-makers, and professionals working with weather and climate information.

Overall, the session aims to provide a platform for sharing experiences, lessons learned, and innovative ideas that enhance education and public integration in meteorology and climate science, while acknowledging the importance of timing, context, and audience diversity.