The participation of the CPOs Knauss Fellow Andrea Miralles-Barboza at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt shows CPOs continued commitment to support the development of early career interdisciplinary climate professionals working at the interface of science and policy. Additionally, through her coordination in the Islands and International Partnerships event at the U.S. Center, Andrea highlighted CPOs important role in advancing international climate adaptation and resilience.
This research will help encourage climate adaptation and increase future resilience to climate change in Bihar.
NOAA promotes cooperation on global change research and benefits from interagency and international engagement provided through USGCRP. Members of NOAA’s Climate Program Office participated in the Annual International Meeting of the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP), held over a period of three days between November 19th and December 2nd. Wayne Higgins attended as the Chair of the Subcommittee on Global Change Research and was joined by Ben DeAngelo and Jin Huang. The meeting was convened by the USGCRP International Activities Interagency Working Group (IAIWG), co-chaired by Lisa Vaughan.
A draft report titled “Urban Greenhouse Gas Emissions Observation and Monitoring Best Research Practices” seeks review comments.
Several new projects—including those focused on island resilience and coastal blue carbon—were highlighted during events hosted by the U.S. Center.
Americans’ health, security and economic wellbeing are tied to climate and weather. Every day, we see communities grappling with environmental challenges due to unusual or extreme events related to climate and weather.