Adaptation: taking evidence-based action
The earth has already warmed by approximately 1.1 °C compared to pre-industrial times, and we are already seeing impacts from this in all parts of the world. Even if all emissions stopped today, we cannot avoid further impacts. For example, sea level rise takes many years to respond to increasing global temperatures and we will therefore see our seas rise for many years to come.
Adaptation is therefore critical for our resilience to climate change. In this webinar on Wednesday 19 July from 14:00-15:00 BST, we will explore the importance of taking an evidence-based approach to adaptation.
We will be joined by speakers from Marsh McLennan/Grantham Research Institute/Climate Change Committee, Clinton Devon Estates and JBA Consulting.
ASPECT – get involved
Is your organisation affected by changes in weather, the seasons or extreme events such as storms and drought? Are you concerned about experiencing more extreme weather under future climate change? If so, you’ll be interested in a new Horizon Europe funded project called ‘ASPECT’.
The ASPECT project is developing new climate prediction systems for Europe and over the next three years is aiming to provide seamless climate information for up to 30 years ahead for different sectors of society. The ASPECT project currently includes three Super Users (organisations working closely with our scientists) from the agriculture, finance and governance sectors. Scientists and Super Users are co-developing state-of-the-art climate services to help with decision making around extreme events and climate change.
The ASPECT project has recently launched an opportunity for two more organisations operating in societally important sectors in Europe to engage with the ASPECT project and become Super Users. Becoming an ASPECT Super User is a unique opportunity to become an integral part of the project over the next three years. The two Super Users will be selected in an open competition, giving them the chance to test and access the novel services developed in ASPECT. Among other benefits, becoming a Super User will enable you to:
- Make better informed decisions for resilience to climate change and extreme weather.
- Develop your understanding on extreme weather and climate risks, working directly with world-leading experts from the Barcelona Supercomputing Center and the Met Office.
- Help co-produce useful and usable state-of-the-art climate services that will benefit many other organisations.
You can find out more on the project website, and start the application process here. Applications close on 9 October 2023.
We encourage all organisations to get involved in ASPECT by signing up to the ASPECT mailing list which will also enable you to join our annual multi-sector User Forum events.
Please do get in touch with the ASPECT project via hello.aspect@bsc.es if you have any further questions.
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