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
An informational webinar will be held on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 3 p.m. EDT to discuss the background of the programs and expectations for this competition, as well as to address questions related to the development and submission of letters of intent and proposals.
NIDIS Competition Webinar: Building Tribal Drought Resilience Read More »
The webinar will include an update on the current drought situation and outlook, an overview of wildland fire conditions, and will feature perspectives from on-the-ground responders about the worsening drought conditions in the West.
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The report states that within the next 80 years, 129 countries will experience an increase in drought exposure mainly due to climate change.
UN Report Warns Global Drought Exposure Will Increase Read More »
Five new projects will build on outcomes from NOAA’s community-led urban heat mapping campaigns NOAA’s Climate Program Office (CPO) is pleased to announce $1.25 million for five new projects that will support decision making in neighborhoods grappling with inequitably distributed impacts from the deadliest weather-related risk in the United States—extreme heat. As climate change makes heat waves more frequent and longer
The three-part series will help climate professionals and operational service providers better understand the flash drought phenomenon, which can cause significant damage to agriculture, economies, and ecosystems.
NIDIS and National Weather Service Host Flash Drought Webinar Series Read More »
The findings show how users’ trust in drought forecasts significantly influences the way the information is integrated with their existing knowledge.
New Study Models Users’ Trust in Drought Forecasts Read More »
The plan outlines priority tasks and activities to build drought early warning capacity and resilience in the Southern Plains.
NIDIS Releases New Southern Plains Drought Early Warning System Strategic Plan Read More »
Soil moisture measurements are critical for applications ranging from agricultural monitoring and weather prediction, to drought and flood forecasting. Until now, there has been no coordinated national strategy for deploying and maintaining soil moisture networks, or for developing nationally-integrated soil moisture data products.
NIDIS and Partners Launch Major Milestone—National Soil Moisture Strategy Read More »
As drought in the Northern Plains continues to worsen, this webinar series will provide Tribal Nations up-to-date information on drought and its impacts, as well as related resources to help them prepare and respond.
NIDIS Hosts Drought Webinar Series for Tribal Nations in the Northern Plains Read More »