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13-15 March 2018 | Potomac, Maryland, USA

Flyer SOLAS Workshop Remote Sensing March 2018 The abstract submission deadline was extended for the Workshop on "Remote Sensing for Studying the Ocean-Atmosphere Interface", co-sponsored by the European Space Agency (ESA), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Surface Ocean - Lower Atmosphere Study (SOLAS). As a co-sponsor of SOLAS, WCRP encourages potential participants to consider submitting an abstract to by February 12 via the workshop homepage.

An article shows that grid point statistics grossly degrades available patterns of information present in multimodel climate projections and consequently inflates uncertainty estimates based on a multimodel ensemble. Find out more by clicking the headline above.
Kan pic1WCRP works closely with Future Earth and Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) to address a newly-developed Knowledge-Action Network on Emergent Risks and Extreme Events. Have a glance at the discussion through a summary video.
Ocean Obs 2019 conference logoSubmission is now open for abstracts of  Community White Papers for the OceanObs'19 conference. Based on the initial Community White Paper abstracts, the OceanObs’19 Program Committee will solicit full Community White Papers to be submitted by end of September 2018. Click the headline for details.

8th GEWEX science conference flyer 2018 Abstract submission for the 8th GEWEX Science Conference (6-11 May 2018, Canmore, Canada) closes 18 December 2018. This year's conference is themed "Extremes and Water on the Edge". Head over to the conference webpage to read the full call and for submission instructions. Applications for the early career researcher workshop and travel support likewise close on Dec. 18.

2017 winners of modelling and data prizesThe 2017 WCRP/WWRP International Prize for Model Development has been awarded to Dr Martin Vancoppenolle (Laboratoire d'Océanographie et du Climat, Institut Pierre-Simon Laplace, CNRS, France; left photo); and the WCRP/GCOS International Data Prize 2017 been awarded to Dr Markus Donat (right photo) from the University of New South Wales, Australia. Click the respective links for details.

 

metoffice marked small At the initiative of the WCRP Modeling Advisory Council (WMAC), a Pan-WCRP modelling meeting took place from 9–13 September at the UK MetOffice. The meeting brought together – for the first time in WCRP history – all its modelling working groups. To read the full summary, click here.
science summit photo collage From 20–22 October, the WMO’s Commission for Atmospheric Sciences held a “Science Summit” at WMO headquarters. It was attended by both Chair and Vice-Chair of the WCRP Joint Scientific Committee. To read the full summary, click on the headline above.
ICR5 group photoFrom 13–17 November, 250 participants gathered at the Angelicum in Rome to present latest research on all aspects of reanalyses. For links to video recordings from ICR5 and a full conference report, click here.
Logos of the Arctic Council and Antarctic TreatyWCRP regularly provides scientific input to high-level policy fora. Through the World Meteorological Organization, WCRP science is considered in two major policy processes for the polar regions: the Antarctic Treaty and the Arctic Council. Read more by clicking on the headline above.
sparc wcrp newsletter highlightSPARC, one of WCRP's four core projects, provides intellectual leadership to address key issues in atmospheric dynamics and predictability, chemistry and climate, and long-term records for climate understanding. SPARC contributes significantly to international assessments, providing cutting-edge knowledge of direct relevance to decision-makers. Read the WCRP newsletter highlight on SPARC by clicking the headline above.
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This week, the Global Carbon Budget 2017 has been published by the Global Carbon Project. After three years of almost-stable emissions, the current report estimates a 2% increase in CO2 emissions from fossil fuels and industry for 2017. Click the headline above for more information.

1 December 2017 | Zurich, Switzerland

Anniversary logo for 25 years of SPARC anniversary eventA one-day SPARC event in Zurich on 1 December will celebrate both SPARC's 25th anniversary as well as the move of its international project office. Register soon, and click the headline for details.
Science figure: temperature maps for 2003 and 2010 heatwaves in EuropeA recent paper by Sillmann et al. summarizes research on weather and climate extremes, including insights from a WCRP Grand Challenge workshop. Find out more by clicking the headline above.

10 November 2017 | Bonn, Germany

Photos of WCRP/ICSU side event at COP23
ICSU and WCRP co-organized a science event during COP23 in Bonn, at the Turkey Pavilion on Friday 10 November. Find out more by clicking the headline above!

6-17 November 2017 | Bonn, Germany

From 6-17 November, COP23 is taking place in Bonn, Germany. WCRP will be involved in a number of activities, including a side event on the importance of climate science to habitability (co-organized by WCRP and ICSU). Find out all about WCRP presence and contributions at COP23 by clicking the headline above! COP23 preparations group photo bonn
Members of the International Council for Science (ICSU) and the International Social Science Council (ISSC) today voted to merge both councils into a single global entity called the International Science Council. To read more, click the heading above. ICSU ISSC merger vote taipei

15-26 June 2018 | Davos, Switzerland

Abstract submission for the POLAR2018 conference will close on 12 November (extended from 1 November). For details on how to submit your contribution as well as on links between POLAR2018 and WCRP, click the headline above. Polar2018 Conference SCAR IASC Abstract

26 February to 2 March 2018 | Lorne, Victoria, Australia

The 2nd Pan-GASS Meeting "Understanding and Modelling Atmospheric Processes" will close its abstract submission on 7 November (extended from 31st October). For details on how to submit your contribution, click the heading above. Understanding and Modelling Atmospheric Processes 2018
In a recent study contributing to the WCRP Grand Challenge on Extremes, Wartenburger et al. examine how different changes in global mean temperature (1.5°C, 2°C, or higher) would impact regional extremes. Click the title above to read more. project banner drought heat

27 November - 1 December 2017

2017 IBS conference flyerThe 2017 IBS Conference on Climate Change and Human Migration will be held in Busan, South Korea, from 27 November to 1 December. Deadlines for abstract submission and registration are 31 October and 10 November, respectively. For more information, click the headline above.

SOLAS Summer School 23rd July - 4th August 2018, Cargèse, Corsica, France

The International Surface Ocean - Lower Atmosphere Study (SOLAS) project, of which WCRP is a co-sponsor, invites applications for its 7th International SOLAS Summer School, 23rd July - 4th August 2018, Cargèse, Corsica, France.

5-7 March 2018 | Edmonton, Canada

The World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) and Future Earth offer support for early career researchers and professionals to get involved in the “2018 Cities and Climate Change Science Conference: Fostering new scientific knowledge for cities based on science, practice and policy”. The deadline for this is now 15 October 2017. For full details on how to apply click the header above.

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OceanObs'19Organizers of OceanObs’19 are seeking experts to join its Program Committee, which will shape the agenda and outcomes of the conference set for September 16-20, 2019 at the Honolulu Convention Center, in Honolulu, HI, USA.

Nominations or self-nominations are welcome for OceanObs’19 program committee members until October 15, 2017. Please fill out the form and submit a one-page CV of the nominee to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

IPCCThe IPCC is preparing the Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5oC, which will include a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). Which questions should these be? To have your say click the heading above.