WCRP Regional Information for Society

?? Be part of the #RIfS Africa Task Team and contribute to advancing the added value of science for policy and decision makers! ?? ?? We are seeking experts living and working in Africa with?experience in the development of robust climate information for decisions and stakeholder engagement, and?at least one?of the following:? ?? Climate data incorporating observational records ??Advanced statistical methods in climate applications ??Global and/or regional climate modeling, and/or analysis of physical processes in climate model outputs ??Social science-informed methods for assessing user needs and/or communicating complex information ??Seasonal-to-decadal prediction ??Operational climate service provision ?? Check application details: https://lnkd.in/eMuvHZFZ. ?? Extended application deadline: March 31 at 17:00 UTC. The Africa initiative is RIfS’ first regionally-focused investment of resources, thanks to a partnership with the Climate Adaptation and Resilience (CLARE) project.? #Africa #CLimateAdaptationREsilience #WCRP #CORDEX #ScienceforSociety #WCRPRegionalInformationforSociety

Extended deadline - Call for proposals to host the CORDEX International Project Office https://lnkd.in/dMeWj_ZG

?? LAST CALL?? #RIfS and #CMIP are searching for experts around the world to be part of the Joint Task Team on Responsible Data Use. ?? Don't miss the opportunity to help reduce the misuse of data in climate-related decision making on a regional scale by developing recommendations for better means of documenting the limitations of CMIP model outputs for various key applications ?? We welcome specialists with experience in at least two of the following areas: ?? Global climate model development and sensitivity analysis ?? Experience running or working within climate services operations ?? Track record of translating climate data for impact assessments ?? Understanding of regional/local decision-making contexts ?? Expertise in co-developing climate information with users ?? Experience with CMIP and/or CORDEX data applications and limitations ?? Knowledge of data quality assessment and uncertainty communication ?? Apply until March 21 at 17:00 UTC ??More details and application form: https://lnkd.in/dkVnBNrb #WCRP #CORDEX #ClimateChange #ScienceforSociety #ClimateModels

?? Are you based in Africa and have working knowledge about physical climate science? ?? Would you feel comfortable with engaging in a wide range of communities of practice that touch on producing robust information for decisions in the face of climate change? ? ?? RIfS is looking for a Science Officer based in Africa to coordinate activities with regional foci in Africa, under the guidance of the RIfS Africa Task Team, and with mentorship support from a local host institution. ? ?? The Science Officer will also be the first fully remote member of the RIfS International Project Office (IPO). ?? All candidates should begin the process of identifying a local organization in their region of Africa that could partner with the RIfS IPO to host them if their application were successful. ? ?? Apply by March 31st here: https://lnkd.in/er5_B7AY ? The Africa initiative is RIfS’ first regionally-focused investment of resources, thanks to a partnership with the Climate Adaptation and Resilience (CLARE) project. #Africa #CLimateAdaptationREsilience #ScienceforSociety #Hiring #ScienceOfficer #RIfS

?? Special call for climate and social experts living and working in Africa! ? ?? RIfS is creating a Task Team with a majority of African members with experience in the development of robust climate information for decisions and stakeholder engagement. ? ?? Join the team and get exposure to a diverse community within the continent and internationally, as well as an opportunity to connect with the broader RIfS and WCRP collaborators who are working on the frontier of scientific challenges and thought leadership. ? ?? We strongly encourage applications from early to mid-career researchers, women and other underrepresented groups in climate science, and wide representation across geographic sub-regions of Africa?? ? ?? Check application details: https://lnkd.in/eMuvHZFZ.? ?? Apply by March 15 at 17:00 UTC. ? The Africa initiative is RIfS’ first regionally-focused investment of resources, thanks to a partnership with the Climate Adaptation and Resilience (CLARE) project. ? #Africa #CLimateAdaptationREsilience #WCRP #CORDEX #ScienceforSociety #RIfS

?? Concerned about the ethical and responsible use of climate change information? We start this year at RIfS by inviting you to link together climate science and society with context-relevant climate information. ?? Key need ?? Decision-makers in all regions of the world need information that will enable them to plan and act for the well-being of their communities in the context of global climate change.? ??Key challenge ?? The Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP) is a core asset for modeling our climate future.?However, to what extent are CMIP data and derived products appropriate for planning and decision making for a variety of REGIONAL applications? ??RIfS and CMIP are calling experts around the globe to join the new Task Team on Responsible Data Use?? ?? Check the call and be part: https://lnkd.in/dkVnBNrb ??Apply by March 1st at 17:00 UTC! #CMIP #CORDEX #ClimateChange #Adaptation #ClimateModels #RIfS

With a busy end to 2024, thanks to everyone who has engaged so far. We rounded out the year with the new GEP Working Group on Event Attribution inaugural meeting in Nanjing, China and a planning retreat for the Robust Information for Decisions Interim Working Group in Virginia, USA just before AGU. Looking forward to seeing you in 2025!

?? Exciting publication alert! #ClimateServices are key to helping decision-makers respond effectively to climate change. However, without quality standards, these services often struggle with reliability and market performance. The new study supported by Climateurope2 Barcelona Supercomputing Center World Meteorological Organization Copernicus ECMWF #Standards4eu #EUClimateAction published in #ScienceDirect, sheds light on how to enhance the quality, relevance, and accessibility of climate services. ?? Key Takeaways: - Four Pillars for analyzing climate services: decision context, ecosystem of actors, diversity of knowledge systems, and service evaluation. - Nine Key Messages identifying best practices and standardization needs—providing critical recommendations to standardization bodies and stakeholders. This research underscores the importance of standardized climate services in creating a more resilient, climate-adaptive society. ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/eqSSPxqV #Climateurope2 #ClimateServices #ClimateAdaptation Francisco Javier Doblas-Reyes Sveu?ili?te u Rijeci / University of Rijeka Barcelona Supercomputing Center CMCC Foundation - Centro Euro Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici Ecologic Institute LGI Sustainable Innovation the climate data factory World Meteorological Organization Praca i rozwój | WSB w Poznaniu Uniwersytet WSB Merito Gdańsk Wageningen University & Research Deltares TECNALIA Research & Innovation Center for the Promotion of Science Technical University of Munich Climate-KIC Ramboll Management Consulting webLyzard technology Copernicus ECMWF DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung e. V. DNV University of Leeds Met Office UK Research and Innovation

At AGU? Join us tomorrow (Tuesday Dec 10) from 10:30-11am at "Pod 7" to chat about RIfS. Or check out the session on Friday morning: https://lnkd.in/eTz2csJw inspired by our expert meeting last April. Don't forget the posters if you're staying through the afternoon: https://lnkd.in/e9jFGkDW

??? Exciting Opportunity Alert! ??? The World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) is calling for proposals to host a dedicated project office for the COordinated Regional climate Downscaling EXperiment (CORDEX)! Join us in advancing regional climate downscaling through global partnerships. By hosting the CORDEX International Project Office, your institution will: ?? Enhance its international profile ?? Collaborate with leading scientists and networks ?? Support early career researchers ?? Contribute to vital climate research impacting communities worldwide Be a part of a legacy that informs key international assessments like the IPCC and strengthens research capacity in the Global South. ?? Submit your proposal by February 28, 2025! For details, download the application package now! https://loom.ly/99sj1ro #ClimateResearch #CORDEX #Sustainability #GlobalPartnerships #ClimateAction #ClimateChange