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
Forum focused on providing detailed assessment of the region’s drought conditions, impacts, and predictions for next season.
NIDIS and Partners Host the South Central U.S. Drought Impacts and Assessment Workshop Read More »
As coastal communities confront intensified storm surges, flooding and a host of other impacts as a result of the Earth’s changing climate, a multimedia self-guided educational module on coastal climate change was released today.
New Online Tools for Coastal Climate Learning and Training Now Available Read More »
On April 19-21, 2011 fire, weather and climate specialists convened virtually via teleconference and web meeting for the ninth annual National Seasonal Assessment Workshop.
According to new research led by Climate Assessment for the Southwest (CLIMAS) researchers at the University of Arizona, rising sea levels could threaten an average of 9 percent of the land within 180 U.S. coastal cities by 2100.
CLIMAS Study Predicts Rising Seas Will Affect Major U.S. Coastal Cities by 2100 Read More »
On September 29 – October 1, 2010, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) hosted a three-day workshop primarily focusing on current and future research as part of the Regional Integrated Science and Assessment (RISA) Program.
RISA Workshop Report: Looking Ahead at Climate Service, Assessment, and Adaptation Read More »
The December 2010 issue of Environmental Law and Reporter features How to Take Climate Change Into Account: A Guidance Document for Judges Adjudicating Water Disputes. Jonathan Overpeck, the lead Principal Investigator for the Climate Assessment for the Southwest (CLIMAS) RISA, and Brad Udall, the lead Principal Investigator for the Western Water Assessment (WWA) RISA, both contributed this article.
Water Disputes and Climate Change Read More »