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
New research improves our understanding of the crucial ocean carbonate system with support from COM, CVP, and GOMO.
Increased Drought Risk in Puerto Rico Correlates to Saharan Dust Plumes Read More »
In December 2023, CPO staff, research team members, interns, and a Knauss Fellow presented at the American Geophysical Union’s Fall 2023 Meeting.
CPO research presented at AGU 2023 Read More »
A new hydroclimate study supported by MAPP and NIDIS finds climate change isn’t producing the expected increase in atmospheric moisture over dry regions, raising concerns about widely used climate models and their links to challenges like drought and wildfire.
Hydroclimate Models Questioned: Study Reveals Surprising Moisture Trends in Dry Regions Read More »
The report provides an overview on how a changing climate is impacting drought assessment and identifies priority actions and research questions.
NIDIS and USDA Release New Report on Drought Assessment in a Changing Climate Read More »
The Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5) represents the latest science in assessing changes in the climate, its national and regional impacts, and options to reduce present and future risk. Every five years, the U.S. Global Change Research Program releases a new National Climate Assessment. The newest assessment, NCA5, is a resource to understand how drought
NCA5: Drought and Climate Change in 10 Maps Read More »
In a changing climate, the intensity, duration, and frequency of droughts may change. This poses new challenges for drought assessment. To discuss these challenges, the CPO-led National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Climate Hubs co-hosted the Drought Assessment in a Changing Climate Technical Working Meeting on February 28–March
Assessing Drought In A Changing Climate Read More »
The urban heat island mapping program was showcased at the White House Demo Day on November 7th, where President Biden learned about the CPO housed program.
NOAA Showcased Innovative Climate Solutions at White House Event with President Biden Read More »
Funding will support tribal nations addressing current and future drought risk on their lands.
NIDIS Invests Approximately $2 Million to Build Tribal Drought Resilience Read More »
CAP/RISA funding was critical in launching Ladd Keith’s successful career in heat governance.
Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 2pm EDT
The competition lead will hold an additional informational webinar which will provide general information about feedback provided on letters of intent, as well as full application requirements.