The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) will take place from November 6 to 18 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Here are a few of the key events from a WCRP perspective:
WCRP - Climate Information for Decision Making
Anthropogenic climate change brings significant challenges and risks that affect almost all aspects of life on Earth. This is particularly true for urban areas and communities in the Global South. This session explores the key priorities and requirements for improving the quality and the usefulness of regional to local scale climate information for decision-making, adaptation planning, mitigation monitoring, reporting, and verification. It links to the planned IPCC Special Report on Cities and Climate Change. Watch full recording here.
Facilitator – Mike Sparrow, in person
Introduction – Detlef Stammer & Helen Cleugh, virtual
1. “Characterization of Societal Needs”
- Bruce Hewitson – “Bringing society into the science,” virtual
- Regina Rodrigues – “Inverting the construction on climate information for local-to-regional climate risk,” virtual
- Questions
2. “Methods for Observing and Modelling Change”
- Christian Jakob – “Observing and Modelling the climate for a net-zero emissions future,” virtual
- Daniela Jacob – "Regional climate change information for risk assessments and adaptation action", virtual
- Questions
3. “Impacts and Attribution”
- Gabi Hegerl – Attribution and prediction: mean temperatures and extreme heat, virtual
- Wendy Broadgate – “Earth Commission: Safe and just Earth system boundaries for a stable and resilient planet,” in person
- June-Yi Lee – “Advances in developing physical climate information for decision making in the AR6 WGI,” in person
- Sonia Seneviratne –“Past and projected changes in weather and climate extremes” virtual
- Questions
10 New Insights in Climate Science 2022
Overview: Dynamic discussion of the topics that comprise the 10 New Insights in Climate Science, as pertinent to the COP27 agenda including loss and damage, limits to adaptation, health, vulnerability hot spots, and security. After a brief presentation of the 10 insights, speakers will open with a statement of their take on one or more of the insights and cross-cutting themes from a perspective of urgent transformation needed and the present context of COP27. Panelists will discuss key issues and engage in a Q&A with the audience.
Speakers include:
- Prof. Johan Rockström, Director, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (Earth League)
- Dr. Peter Schlosser, Vice President and Vice Provost, Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory, Arizona State University (Earth League)
- Prof. Saleem Huq, International Centre for Climate Change and Development, Bangladesh
- Dr. Kristie L. Ebi, Professor in the Center for Health and the Global Environment, Future Earth Governing Council Co-Chair (Earth League)
Global Carbon Budget Launch
International Science Council
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO
WMO - The Science for Climate Action Pavilion at COP27
