Climate-REF Rapid Evaluation Framework Release v1 Launch

The Rapid Evaluation Framework (REF) is a complete end to end system providing a systematic and rapid performance assessment of the expected models participating in the CMIP Assessment Fast Track, supporting the next IPCC Assessment Report 7 (AR7) cycle. In this video, Model Benchmarking Task Team Co-Leads Birgit Hassler and Ranjini Swaminathan alongside Jared Lewis the Technical Manager for the REF Delivery Team, present the REF Rapid Evaluation Framework Release v1 This version 1 release of the REF serves as a starting point for deeper exploration and investigation into CMIP6 and CMIP6Plus model output. This version was launched at ESM2025 on the 07 October 2025. You can access it through https://dashboard.climate-ref.org/. The containerised version installation is available here: https://climate-ref.readthedocs.io/ For the latest information about the REF visit: http://climate-ref.org/ DISCLAIMER: The content of the Rapid Evaluation Framework is under development. This experimental research tool is provided in its current state to solicit user feedback, with no guarantee of quality, performance, stability or functionality. Every effort is being made to identify and address errors and bugs. Users can assist by reporting these on the dedicated Github repo. WCRP and CMIP governing bodies, the CMIP International Project Office, the developers, and funders of the REF accept no responsibility for any injury, loss, damage, or delay -direct, indirect or consequential -that may result from the use of the tool or reliance on its results.