AI4 Climate: the Met Office sets out its programme to combine AI and physical models

The programme focuses on local projections, hybrid models and their evaluation. The presentation, updated in October, emphasises data and partnerships.

In its updated presentation in October 2026, the Met Office details AI4 Climate, which combines machine learning and physical modeling. Axes include downscaling projections, emulation of Earth system components and hybrid models.

The program also prepares training data, mileage simulations and evaluation tools. Collaborations focus on urban climate in London, Paris, Delhi and Singapore. The page describes research objectives and ongoing developments; it does not announce that a single model has already replaced existing climate systems.