Climate change and wildfires – how do we know if there is a link?
Is there a connection between climate change and wildfires? Kevin Trenberth, Senior Scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, explains that "Global warming does not cause wildfires ... global warming exacerbates the conditions and raises the risk of wildfire." To find out how this relates to the Earth's energy imbalance, click the headline above.
A satellite image of the Carr Fire in California (NASA.)
Summary for Policymakers approved: IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C
The IPCC have released their Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C. Click the headline for details.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change considers 1.5°C report
WMO Chief Scientist and Research Director, Pavel Kabat, is currently at the IPCC meeting to consider its Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 ºC. He specifically mentions the role of WCRP in the IPCC process. To read more, click the heading above.
IPCC notes research and action agenda on cities and climate change
At the 48th Plenary session of the IPCC has taken note of the Research and Action Agenda on Cities and Climate Change Science, the primary outcome of the Cities and Climate Change Science conference that was co-sponsored by WCRP. Click the heading above...
Delay to start of SPARC General Assembly due to Typhoon Trami
Typhoon Trami has had multiple impacts on Japan and delayed the start of the WCRP SPARC General Assembly (see twitter @WCRP_SPARC). Our thoughts are with all those in Japan affected by the typhoon.
New Joint WCRP Coordination Office for Regional Activities: WCRP CORA
The World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) is very excited to announce the opening of a new WCRP Coordination Office for Regional Activities (CORA). To find out more click the headline above.
Open call: Knowledge Action Network on Emergent Risks and Extreme Events (Risk KAN) membership
The Risk KAN invites interested researchers to self-nominate for a membership in the Knowledge Action Network on Emergent Risks and Extreme Events, in the Development Team (DT) and/or working groups. The deadline for nomination is 15 November 2018.
