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'Flammagenitus' or as they are more commonly known ''Pyrocumilonimbus' (PyroCbs) is name given to the thunderstorm that forms in the smoke plume of a fire (nuclear bomb blast or volcanic ash cloud). The large plumes of smoke generated during massive fires on the Earth's surface or volcanic eruptions, ..... when they reach a certain magnitude, they are capable of generating large vertical clouds that cause meteorological phenomena such as electrical storms and tornadoes. In the case of a forest fire, the intense heat source generates hot air that rises upwards, mixing gases, smoke particles, and the energy released through the condensation, water vapour and ice particles that helps creating the lighning which increases the risk of generating more and larger fires (J.M Katich et al. 2023). These substances have a direct impact on the climate system.
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The Ateneo de Manila University Regional Hub wishes to facilitate a meaningful discussion between members of the different MCR Hubs by organizing a webinar, titled “Open Climate Science,” where they will articulate and navigate the tensions of the meanings and practice of open science in addressing climate change. This is consistent with MCR’s goal of developing bottom-up, contextual, and empowering approaches to regional climate risk. Rather than seeking definitive frameworks and tools, the discussion aims to develop rough outlines and share cases of what open science is and how it might work in practice.
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Please join us for this first webinar in a new series, convened by WCRP's Safe Landing Climates Lighthouse Activity. The first webinar will explore 'scenarios,' especially the IPCC's Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP) and Representative Concentration Pathways (RCP). To find out more, see the event page.
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We are delighted to announce that Prof. Detlef Stammer will continue as Chair of the WCRP Joint Scientific Committee (JSC) for the next two years and will be joined by Dr. Pascale Braconnot in the Vice Chair role. We also welcome four new JSC Members in 2023. To read more, please click the heading above.
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The WCRP Explaining and Predicting Earth System Change Lighthouse Activity invites you to join the third webinar of the series that will provide a discussion forum on topics focused on predicting and explaining a range of different climate phenomena and events, while supporting the further development of a scientific agenda. This third webinar will focus on global and regional changes in drought and aspects related to a changing climate.
SPEAKERS:
- Aiguo Dai (University at Albany, USA): Drought Under Global Warming
- Alessandra Giannini (Laboratoire de Météorologie Dynamique/IPSL, France; and IRI, USA): Attribution of climate change: the case of late 20th century Sahel drought
- Juan Rivera (CCT Mendoza, CONICET, Argentina): Mechanisms behind the recent unprecedented drying along the Central Andes of Argentina
The event will take place on 15th February 2023, from 15:00hs to 16:30hs UTC.
Registrations are free and can be done via https://EPESC-webinar-series-drought.eventbrite.co.uk
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The International Space Science Institute (ISSI) in Bern and ISSI in Beijing (ISSI-BJ) invite scientists to submit proposals for International Team projects. International Teams are small groups of scientists involved in space science research, working together on data analysis, theory, and models. Please click the link above to find out more. Proposals must be submitted by 16 March 2023.
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Upcoming discussion on Climate Tipping Points: how to tip society, not the planet, taking place on 26 January 2023, 15:00 - 16:30 CET. AIMES, the Earth Commission, Future Earth, and the WCRP Safe Landing Climates Lighthouse Activity organizes a webinar on social tipping points as part of a series that aims to advance the knowledge about tipping points, irreversibility, and abrupt changes in the Earth system. It supports efforts to increase consistency in treatment of tipping elements in the scientific community, develop a research agenda, and design joint experiments and ideas for a Tipping Element Model Intercomparison Project (TipMip). To find out more, click the heading above.
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The WCRP Climate and Cryosphere (CliC) Core project is launching an open call for nominations to its Scientific Steering Group (SSG). We seek nominations (including self-nominations) from scientists active in cryosphere-related research, both in the natural and social sciences, including those studying the interaction of ecosystems, fisheries and communities with the one or more cryosphere components.
- To apply, fill in the on-line form not later than 31 March 2023
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Please direct inquiries about the call and selection process to CliC co-chairs Amy Lovecraft (
For more information, click the heading above
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The WCRP Earth System Modelling and Observations (ESMO) Core Project coordinates, advances, and facilitates all modelling, data assimilation and observational activities within WCRP, working jointly with all other WCRP projects and providing strategic connections to related external programs. It follows a seamless and value chain approach across all Earth system components, disciplines, and scales. The modelling and observational activities under ESMO are central to the provision of science-based climate information to support adaptation planning and decision-making, local and regional climate impact assessments, and national and international mitigation and adaptation policies. ESMO was officially launched by the WCRP Joint Scientific Committee in November 2020.
This call invites the community to nominate candidates (including self-nomination) to become members of the ESMO Scientific Steering Group (SSG).
If you are interested in joining the SSG, please submit your application via the online form by 10 March 2023.
Please direct inquiries about the nomination and selection process to Nico Caltabiano (
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The demand for and interest in CMIP data is growing rapidly with users coming from an increasingly diverse range of backgrounds beyond the climate research community including climate services, impact modelling, regional and local policy/decision makers and indigenous communities from across the globe. This task team will seek to smooth the path between the conception of experiments and the use of the resulting data. We are looking for a diverse and multidisciplinary team of 8-12 experts representing the range of CMIP-like data providers, data users, and infrastructure providers. We are especially keen to ensure representation from all global regions and across career stages and have therefore extended the call deadline to promote wider participation.
Find out more here where the call text can be downloaded for further information on the aims and objectives of the Task Team, and the relevant point of contact. Applications should be submitted via this form by Monday 23rd January 2023 and if you have any questions please contact
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In October 2022, the ISSI 'Tipping Points and Understanding EO data needs for a Tipping Element Model Intercomparison Project (TipMIP)' Workshop took place in Bern, Switzerland. To find out more, click the heading above.
(Credit: ISSI)
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Ouranos, a consortium on regional climatology, with a mission to acquire and develop knowledge on climate change and its impacts, as well as relevant socio-economic and environmental vulnerabilities, seeks a director to head the new International Project Office (IPO) for the World Climate Research Program (WCRP) core project “Regional Information for Society” (RIfS), located in Montréal, Canada. The RIfS Project aims to strengthen ties between research on climate and the information needs of societies and governments.The director will assemble a team, define the IPO’s identity and fulfill its mandate.
The call will remain open until 17 February 2023.
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We’re pleased to announce that abstract call is open for the WWRP/WCRP S2S Summit to be held 3-7 July 2023 at the University of Reading, UK.
The Summit will celebrate the success of the WWRP/WCRP S2S Prediction Project over 10 years as it moves towards its completion in December 2023. The event welcomes contributions on all aspects of S2S science. The deadline for abstracts is 15th January 2023. Abstract submission should be through the abstract submission form.
To know more about the WWRP/WCRP S2S Summit, visit the website.
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We're happy to spread the word about funding assistance to help researchers maximize their work. These CliC grants aim to increase engagement of Early Career Scientists in CliC. The project strives for gender balance and geographical diversity so submissions from regions currently under represented in CliC, such as Asia and Africa, are particularly encouraged. Deadline to apply is 1 March 2023. Click here for more information.
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Interested in having your research exposed internationally? The call for abstracts is open for oral and poster presentations at the WCRP Open Science Conference 2023 in Kigali, Rwanda. Limited financial support is available inter alia to support deserving delegates who are early to mid-career researchers (EMCRs) or from low to lower-middle income countries. Click here for more information on abstract submission and financial support.
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Together with the University of Massachusetts (UMass), Amherst, we are excited to invite applications for the position of Director of the Climate and Cryosphere (CliC) International Project Office (IPO). The position will remain open until filled, with a preferred start date of 1 March 2023. For full details and instructions on how to apply, please see the CliC website.
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To wrap up their 4-part webinar series, the My Climate Risk Hub at Ateneo de Manila University invites you to join the final session entitled Shifting "From Handover to Handshake": Co-generating Climate Change Information for Resilience, taking place 7 December 2022, 4:00-5:30 p.m. Philippine Standard Time (GMT+8) / 8:00-9:30 a.m. UTC. Please register for the session here.
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We are delighted to announce that the new WCRP Regional Information for Society (RIfS) coordination office will be hosted by Ouranos, located in Montréal, Canada. Click the heading above for more details.
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WCRP is seeking an intern, commencing 1 February 2023 (or soon thereafter) for a period of 12 months, in Geneva, Switzerland. The deadline for applications is 20 December 2022. For further information and to apply, click the heading above.
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Join the penultimate session of this 4-part webinar series to share perspectives and approaches to do climate science, communication, and risk management, taking place on 23 November 2022, 8:00-9:30 UTC. Please register for the session here.
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Big news for 21st century research developments in Australia! The Australian Research Council (ARC) recently announced eleven new research centers, three of which relate to climate science and greenhouse gas management. It's an exciting and important step for Australia's efforts to facilitate cooperation between universities, industry, and government, and to effectively address the country's most pressing scientific challenges. Click here to learn more.
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The 2022 Global Carbon Budget 2022 was released today at COP27 In Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. It clearly shows that global carbon emissions remain at record highs with no sign of decreasing. The full findings, published in Earth System Science Data, are now available, and the new Global Carbon Budget website provides many additional resources.
- Press release: No sign of decrease in global CO2 emissions
- Full research paper: Global Carbon Budget
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- Global Carbon Budget website
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WCRP is delighted to announce the 2022 release of "10 New Insights in Climate Science". To find out more, click the heading above.
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The United Nations Climate Change Conference COP27 is underway in Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt. WCRP is directly involved in several sessions, including Climate Information for Decision Making on 9 November, the launch of the 10 New Insights in Climate Science 2022 on 10 November (with a panel session on 12 November), and the launch of the Global Carbon Budget 2022 on 11 November 2022. For more information, see our COP27 event page.
Credit: UN Climate Change