Advancing scientific understanding of climate, improving society’s ability to plan and respond
Advancing scientific understanding of climate, improving society’s ability to plan and respond
Scientists at the International Research Institute for Climate Society (IRI) research ways to mitigate the effects of current transmission and future changes of such diseases as participants in the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center on Early Warning Systems for Malaria and other Climate Sensitive Diseases.
In an era of increasing climate instability, the southwestern region in the United States faces strained water resources, greater prevalence of tree-killing pests and potentially significant alterations of agricultural infrastructure. Such threats and challenges, as well as others, are detailed in the Assessment of Climate Change in the Southwest United States, a new book published by Island Press.
New Assessment Outlines Unique Challenges Climate Instability Poses to Southwest Read More »
There will be a Hill briefing on Adaptation Strategies and Information Needs in Response to Extreme Weather Events for U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate staff on April 22, 2013.
Hill Briefing on Responding to Extreme Events Read More »
A new assessment report interprets potential futures regarding climate change and the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. The report is now available online.
New Assessment on Climate Change & the Olympic Coast Sanctuary Read More »
The planning committee for six case study workshops on “Adaptation Strategies and Information Needs in Response to Extreme Events” is hosting a culminating Synthesis Workshop scheduled for April 15, 2013, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in Washington, D.C. Details on how to register for the webcast are available online. Download the full agenda here.
Extreme Events Workshop Series to Culminate in Synthesis Workshop Read More »
WE&T Magazine highlights a collaborative research project that examines how water utilities, resource managers, and county and regional planners make decisions before and during extreme weather.
WE&T Magazine Highlights SARP-funded Extreme Events Workshops Read More »
A feature article published online on the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s website describes the Southeast Climate Consortium’s role in helping farmers in the Southeast use climate forecasting tools to make better decisions.
Feature Article Spotlights Southeast Climate Consortium RISA Read More »
The Tijuana River Valley in Southern California has been the focus of major restoration, conservation, and research efforts, making it a regional system able to accommodate impacts associated with our changing climate. A project funded by CPO’s Coastal and Ocean Climate Applications program aims to maintain and improve the resiliency of this region.
COCA-Funded Project to Strengthen Climate Understanding & Resilience in the River Valley Read More »
The Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve is collaborating with Texas Sea Grant to conduct a vulnerability assessment of the Reserve and its surrounding communities.
Arizona and New Mexico will receive $3.5 million in grants from NOAA over five years to help them prepare for and adapt to climate variability and change. Seven smaller grants for one- and two-year projects were also awarded this week.
NOAA gives $3.5 million to help two states address impacts of climate Read More »