The International Telecommunication Union and the World Meteorological Organization announced a joint seminar on radio spectrum for meteorology, planned for 28-30 September 2026 at ITU headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. According to the announcement dated 21 September 2026, the meeting is intended to bring together policymakers, spectrum regulators, meteorological authorities, satellite experts and international organizations to examine how frequencies essential to weather forecasting, climate monitoring, water management and natural hazard early warning can remain protected and available.

The planned programme included the launch of a new joint ITU-WMO Handbook on Spectrum Use for Meteorology, scheduled to be introduced at the opening by ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin and WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo. The handbook is described as updated guidance on managing and protecting radio-frequency resources that support meteorological and Earth observation systems worldwide. Organizers said experts would consider how spectrum policies and international regulatory decisions can support both innovation and the need for reliable forecasts, climate information and disaster risk reduction as demand for wireless and satellite services grows.