DKRZ - Partner for Climate Research

to provide high performance computing platforms, sophisticated and high capacity data management and superior service for premium climate science.

About us:

The German Climate Computing Center is a national service facility and a major partner for climate research. Our high performance computers, data storage and services form the central research infrastructure for simulation-based climate science in Germany.

High Performance Computer:

Climate simulations require high performance supercomputers and data storage systems. The systems at DKRZ are optimized for the data-intensive needs of climate science and rank among the largest systems employed for scientific computing worldwide.

Services:

DKRZ’s expert staff support climate scientists in the optimal utilization of the systems and offer a range of services around climate models, climate simulations and climate data: from support in carrying out climate simulations, through parallelization and optimization of the simulation programs, via management, storage and publication of the data, up to analysis and visualization of the simulation results.

Projects and Partners:

Cutting-edge research requires solid networks and strong partners. Get to know the partners and network and find out about the scientific topics handled with the support of DKRZ. DKRZ itself does not conduct climate research but is a partner in various scientific projects with the aim of further improving support for climate science.

Communication:

Climate change and model-based climate projections are time and time again at the center of public attention. On this page, you will find a variety of media and information materials illustrating, among other things, the results of climate research obtained through the assistance of DKRZ and its high performance computers.

News

26. Jun

DKRZ@ISC'26

DKRZ was once again present at the ISC High Performance Conference (ISC'26) in Hamburg this year: With contributions to scientific exchange, participation in the Student Cluster Competition, and another top ranking in the Green500.

25. Jun

Chinese HPC Delegation Visits the DKRZ

On June 25, the German Climate Computing Center (DKRZ) welcomed a delegation of about 25 people from China. The visitors had previously attended the ISC High Performance Conference in Hamburg and took advantage of their stay to tour leading German high-performance computing centers.

16. Jun

DKRZ-hosted ESMO Office contributes to UNFCCC Research Dialogue

Dr. Fanny Adloff, Director of the International Project Office of the WCRP Earth System Modelling and Observations (ESMO) Core Project hosted at DKRZ, presented at the 18th Research Dialogue on June 9, 2026, in Bonn. The event took place during the 64th session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.