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Core values

- ECMWF's work on predicting high-impact weather events, such as extreme temperature anomalies, droughts, and flooding, up to two weeks in advance, is crucial for protecting lives and property[2][4].
- The development of digital twins for climate change adaptation and extreme weather, as well as contributions to the EU's Destination Earth initiative, help in understanding and mitigating the effects of climate change[1][4].
- The open-data policy and high-resolution forecast models have been instrumental in providing early warnings, as seen in the case of Cyclone Freddy in Malawi, which could have prevented significant loss of life[5].
- Advances in machine learning for numerical weather prediction enhance the accuracy and reliability of forecasts, which is vital for various sectors including agriculture, transportation, and emergency services[1][4].
- ECMWF's collaborative efforts with Member States, other organizations, and the development of federated platforms like the European Weather Cloud improve access to data and computing resources, benefiting a wide range of users[2].