As Europe continues to address intensifying climate risks, the demand for timely, reliable, and actionable climate information has become increasingly urgent. Decision-makers across sectors—from infrastructure and transport to finance and urban planning—require climate services that are not only scientifically sound but also accessible, integrated, and scalable. In response, OpenWeather is a proud contributor to the emerging joint industry statement, “Supporting the European Climate Services Market.” We are playing a leading role in advancing one of its most critical pillars: the need for standardised, high-performance climate data delivery.

Bringing the OpenWeather Vision to the Table

Our contribution to the joint statement focuses on a key enabler of effective climate services. While the broader statement outlines necessary progress on trust, collaboration, and certification, we believe the technical infrastructure for data delivery must be elevated as a core policy and innovation priority. Our position is that without fast, standardised access to climate data—delivered in machine-readable formats through robust APIs, critical applications in infrastructure planning, disaster response, and environmental monitoring will face severe bottlenecks. This perspective is informed by our experience serving over eight million users worldwide. We have seen what is possible when climate intelligence is delivered with both speed and interoperability. Our robust API network supports a wide range of weather-sensitive sectors, enabling predictive maintenance in transport and logistics, supporting demand forecasting for energy and renewables, and improving public sector emergency planning and agricultural risk monitoring. OpenWeather’s infrastructure is built to handle high-volume, low-latency data flows, grounded in global standards that promote trust, transparency, and user control.

Why Standards Matter for Everyone

While innovation flourishes in a diverse ecosystem, it cannot scale without common ground. This is why we advocate for an industry-wide focus on the technical fundamentals that benefit everyone. This is not a "nice-to-have" but essential infrastructure for the next generation of climate solutions. We are advocating for:

• Standardised data formats and APIs to reduce integration time and costs for users.
• Common documentation and metadata protocols to improve traceability and usability.
• Clear performance expectations for data delivery, meeting the needs of time-sensitive applications.
• Flexible certification frameworks that accommodate both emerging startups and established global providers.

From Competition to Collaboration

We are encouraged to see many providers, large and small, aligning around a shared vision of a trusted, inclusive, and innovation-driven climate services ecosystem. The joint statement reflects real industry momentum, recognising that Europe’s climate services market must evolve through partnership, openness, and standards. Our team at OpenWeather remains committed to co-creating inclusive technical standards, providing scalable access to climate data, and collaborating with public bodies, academic institutions, and innovators across the EU and beyond.

Looking Ahead

As policymakers consider how to shape a supportive regulatory framework, we encourage a bold, forward-looking approach—one that doesn’t just regulate what currently exists, but unlocks what is possible for the future. By building a seamless, standardised, and user-oriented climate data infrastructure, Europe can lead not only in climate policy but also in the effective delivery of climate intelligence.