As climate simulations continue to increase in scale and complexity, new approaches are needed to communicate Earth system data beyond traditional scientific audiences. Immersive visualisation techniques offer opportunities not only for exploration and explanation, but also for creating experiences that strengthen emotional and perceptual engagement with climate and weather data.
This talk presents immersive visualisations developed for the European Commission’s Destination Earth initiative, with a particular focus on the Climate Change Adaptation Digital Twin developed by ECMWF and its European partners. Based on high-resolution Earth system simulations, these visualisations transform atmosphere and ocean processes into interactive spatial experiences that can be explored in real time.
Using advanced rendering and interactive visualisation techniques, the presented work focuses on how large-scale Earth system data can be experienced intuitively and visually. Atmospheric dynamics, ocean circulation, global cloud structures, extreme weather events, and long-term climate patterns are visualised in ways that emphasise both scientific richness and visual accessibility.
The talk discusses approaches for combining scientific data with immersive presentation technologies to support communication with diverse audiences including policymakers, communicators, journalists, and the general public. Particular attention is given to the role of visual fidelity, spatial immersion, and interactivity in shaping audience perception and engagement.
By moving beyond static representations toward immersive experiences, these visualisations explore new possibilities for connecting people emotionally and intuitively with the complexity, beauty, and scale of the Earth system.