UCAR Community Programs (UCP) represent a comprehensive array of support and services aimed at advancing the global Earth system science (ESS) community. 

Community is at the core of UCP, and UCP brings value to the ESS community by addressing needs as they arise and evolve. The community trusts UCP as a neutral convener of science, and the individual programs have developed internationally recognized brands that attract funders from across the ESS enterprise. These programs work together to bring multidisciplinary solutions for the community.

The UCP Strategic Plan is grounded in UCP’s focus to be a trusted resource to the scientific community and broader public, empowering the next generation of scientists and decision-makers, and supporting our staff and collaborators. The development of this strategic plan aimed to include employee voices, as well as partners within UCAR, NSF NCAR, universities, sponsors, and other relevant external voices to ensure a broad and diverse range of perspectives that informed a plan ensuring UCP’s relevance and excellence.