WEB TO CLIMATE

Web To Climate is developing dedicated  AI tools to quantify societal impacts and response to weather and climate risks.

Important background concepts:

Our activities are uniquely lying at the intersection of information technology, climate and atmospheric sciences. In a nutshell we focus on the concepts of weather, climate, renewable energy and web using a plethora of state of the art analytics to support decision-making on adaptation, sustainability and resilience.

 

Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions at a certain location and time. It is not uncommon for atmospheric systems such as cyclones and storms to deliver high impact weather with important socio-economic consequences. We use a plethora of datasets, models and dedicated tools to identify high impact weather and provide tailored information on imminent risks.


Climate refers to the statistical distribution of atmospheric parameters over a long, typically 30+ year time period, either at a specific location or averaged over a region. Climate change then denotes a statistically robust change of these distributions. Our analytics provide insights on weather systems and relevant hazards will evolve in the future.


Renewable energies derive from natural sources, replenished faster than they are consumed. Wind and  solar radiation are the most promising renewable energy sources and the most relevant to climate change. We use all available weather and climate datasets to address energy demands in a changing climate and combine web analytics to understand and predict behavioral response and impacts to open public and economic activities.


Web is the endless information system where we find, refine and evaluate raw information relevant to environmental hazards and climate change risks. Our web analytics are combined in a unique way with numerical tools on weather and climate datasets to quantify socio-economic impacts in a changing world.

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Our ambition:


Interactions between the scientific communities on climate and weather are limited. More than that, it is only a small fraction of relevant research that addresses directly the socio-economic challenges risen from climate change. WTOC has the ambition to fill this gap by combining research tools on weather and climate with web analytics and scientific knowledge. Socio-economic responses to extreme weather events, quantification of impacts from weather hazards and relevant estimations in a changing climate is our overarching objective.

🌊 WTOC at the OCEANIDS Plenary in the Azores: Advancing Climate Resilience Tools

By Ioannis Raptis • June 2, 2025
Last week, WTOC proudly participated in the 3rd OCEANIDS Plenary Meeting held in São Miguel, Azores. The gathering brought together consortium partners to exchange insights, review progress, and shape the next steps for our pilot activities and Earth Observation tools. LinkedIn Dr. Panos Raptis represented WTOC, presenting our latest advancements in developing a comprehensive database of historical climate impacts across OCEANIDS pilot regions. This database aims to catalog events such as floods, sea-level rise, and coastal erosion, along with their socio-economic consequences, providing valuable insights for stakeholders. A highlight of our presentation was the introduction of the OCEANWISE chatbot. This innovative tool is designed to facilitate communication and understanding among end-users by providing access to complex climate data through natural language dialogue. By translating intricate datasets into user-friendly information, OCEANWISE empowers local authorities and stakeholders to make informed decisions in the face of climate challenges. LinkedIn+1OCEANIDS -+1 We extend our gratitude to the Regional Directorate for Maritime Policies for their excellent organization and hospitality during the meeting. WTOC remains committed to contributing to the resilience of coastal regions through data-driven solutions and collaborative efforts

OCEANIDS 2nd Plenary Meeting

By Ioannis Raptis • November 19, 2024
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Video for ML4NGP

By Ioannis Raptis • October 25, 2024
Our latest video for ML4NGP COST Action has just been published. Scope of the video is to call scientists involved in NonGlobular proteins research, to participate in the Action. In the meantime the importance of these proteins is highlighted.

Oceanids 1st Plenary Meeting

By Ioannis Raptis • June 3, 2024
1st Plenary meeting of OCEANIDS project was a great success, beginning with warm welcomes and engaging discussions on project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement, highlighting our progress and innovative strategies. A standout moment was our insightful visit to the Port of Helsinki, where we explored its operations and cutting-edge sustainability initiatives. The way for thriving all aspects of the project has been paved

Aerosol Measurment Video for HARMONIA Project

By Ioannis Raptis • March 26, 2024
This is the explanatory video, we have created for the HARMONIA COST Action . This video in 6 minutes explains in the plain word, the basics about Atmospheric Aerosols and the principles of most common measuring approaches. We hope that our work adds a small puzzle piece in popular understanding of current Atmospheric science.

OCEANIDS Project Kick Off

By Ioannis Raptis • December 21, 2023
The two days kick-off Meeting of OCEANIDS took place on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 of December 2023 at Parthenon hotel in Athens. During the meeting, all project partners had the chance to introduce their organizations, their involvement in the project and their scope of work. In addition, a really detailed presentation of the ports acting as end users of the Oceanids project, gave to the participants the opportunity to learn about their challenges and their needs. WTOC is leading WP 2 and organized the joint presentation of all partners and scheduled forthcoming meetins.
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