Membership

The SAP shall be composed of up to fifteen independent, leading, and internationally recognized experts coming from the fields of weather, climate, water, ocean and related environmental and social sciences. taking into account regional and gender balance and representation of academia, research institutions, the private sector and user communities. SAP members are solicited by an open call for nominations, including self-nominations and shall be appointed by the WMO Executive Council. The term of engagement for members shall be four years with the possibility of renewal for a second term of 4 years maximum upon recommendation from the Chair of the SAP and approval by the Executive Council.

Current SAP membership as of May 2025 is presented below: