DKRZ - Partner for Climate Research
to provide high performance computing platforms, sophisticated and high capacity data management and superior service for premium climate science.
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
DKRZ implements new hierarchical data management system for its climate data archive
DKRZ has introduced a new Hierarchical Storage Management (HSM) system for its data archive. The new infrastructure significantly accelerates both the archiving of and access to archived climate model data.
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.
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.
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.