The World Climate Programme (WCP) was established following the first World Climate Conference in 1979. The major sponsors are the World Meteorological Organization, United Nations Environment Programme, the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the International Council for Science (ICSU).
| Abbreviation | WCP |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1979 |
| Type | INGO |
Region served | Worldwide |
Official language | English, French |
Parent organization | World Meteorological Organization |
| Website | WCP Official website |
The World Climate Research Programme is a component of the WCP.