Events
Upcoming Events
Information on individual items is subject to change. Please consult each event's web site or contact for the most accurate and current information. If you spot an error or wish to suggest a change, please contact us using the information at the bottom of this page. We also encourage you to let us know of events that should be listed. Please use this form to submit information or send an email to webmaster@climatescience.gov about upcoming events. Events should include a substantial component related to global change research (see list of specific research areas in left column). |
3 - 7 November 2008
Climate 2008
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United Nations Environment Programme
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Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
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The aims of the Conference “Climate 2008/ Klima 2008” are to introduce the latest findings on scientific research on climate change, including elements related to its environmental, social, economic and policy aspects; to introduce projects and other initiatives being undertaken in both industrialised and developing countries by universities and scientific institutions, government bodies, NGOs and other stakeholders; and to discuss the problems, barriers, challenges and chances and potentials related to sustainability research projects in general in Europe.
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4 - 6 November 2008
First International Symposium on the Arctic Research: Drastic Change under the Global Warming
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Tokyo, Japan |
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Sponsors |
Science Council of Japan
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Contact |
LOC secretariat
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Conference topics include changes of the Arctic climate and sub-systems, extensive process studies on the atmosphere-ocean-land system in the Arctic, feedback embedded in the sub-systems in the Arctic, impact and feedback between the Arctic and global climate, global and regional modeling with the focus on the Arctic, and influence of Arctic to the Asian climate.
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5 - 9 November 2008
Society of American Foresters 2008 National Convention: Forestry in a Climate of Change
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Reno-Tahoe, Nevada |
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Sponsors |
Society of American Foresters
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Contact |
Carlton Gleed
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What are the dimensions of change? Where are our boundaries? Who is making the decisions? As expressed by our theme, “Forestry in a Climate of Change,” we believe that
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November 6-8, 2008
The European Forest-Based Sector: Bio-Responses to Address New Climate and Energy Challenges?
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Nancy, France |
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Government of France (as a part of the French Presidency of the European Union) |
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Why? During its presidency of the European Union (second semester 2008), France wishes to contribute to the debate on the roles of forests and their products in a post-2012 climate regime.
What? The roles of the forest-based sector and perspectives for the future will be discussed under three main headings:
How? Invited keynote speakers in plenary sessions, voluntary contributions in parallel sessions or poster sessions. Where? Nancy (Palais des congrès), city in the East of France (1 1/2 hour from Paris by TGV - High Speed Train) When? 6, 7 and 8 November 2008. Who? 350 participants - Scientists from research centres and universities, Professionals from the European forest-based sector, Delegates from European member States and the European Commission, Delegates from other national or international bodies, Students, Journalists. |
11 - 14 November 2008
North American Lake Management Society 2008 Symposium
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Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada |
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http://www.nalms.org/Conferences/2008LakeLouise/Default.aspx |
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North American Lake Management Society |
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North American Lake Management Society
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This year’s theme is Lake Management in a Changing Environment, and concerns lake management during unprecedented development, water scarcity, and climate change. |
16 - 19 November 2008
Behavior, Energy and Climate Change Conference
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Sacramento, California |
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http://piee.stanford.edu/cgi-bin/htm/Behavior/becc_conference.php |
Sponsors |
California Institute for Energy and Environment (CIEE), University of California Office of the President
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Contact |
Tel: 1-888-332-8258
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The 2008 Behavior, Energy and Climate Change Conference is the second annual conference focused on understanding the nature of individual and organizational behavior and decision making and using that knowledge to accelerate our transition to an energy-efficient and low carbon economy. The 2008 BECC Conference will bring together a diverse group of policymakers, social scientists, program implementers, media, and energy experts to explore the practical application of social and behavioral insights to address our climate challenges. We will review recent behavioral research, discuss current and emerging policy issues, share effective program/communication strategies, and encourage collaboration across government, utility, business, and research sectors. Our goal is to achieve viable solutions for meeting long-term energy and greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets by improving the design, adoption, and continued effectiveness of policies, programs, technologies, and individual/organizational actions. |
17 - 20 November 2008
Coastal Cities Summit: Values & Vulnerabilities
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St. Petersburg, Florida |
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Sponsors |
International Ocean Institute
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Contact |
Rebecca Harris - Managing Conference Chair
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Approximately 2.7 billion people - over 40% of the world’s total population - currently live in coastal cities. In 1995 alone, an estimated 50 million people migrated to the coastal zones of the United States. Combined with increasing birth rate and life expectancy, as well as future climate change, the escalating strain on public resources means that coastal city managers face unprecedented challenges. The IOI Coastal Cities Summit aims to bring together coastal city leaders, managers, and academics to discuss environmental, social, economic, and public policy challenges and viable solutions. Deadline for abstract submissions is 15 May 2008. |
1 - 12 December 2008
14th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC
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Poznan, Poland |
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http://unfccc.int/meetings/unfccc_calendar/items/2655.php?year=2008 |
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UN Framework Convention on Climate Change |
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UNFCCC Secretariat
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Conference of the Parties (COP), Fourteenth session and Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP), Fourth session and sessions of the Subsidiary Bodies. |
8 - 12 December 2008
2008 Satellite Direct Readout Conference
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Miami, Florida |
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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Satellite Direct Readout Conference
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The focus of the conference will be on current GOES and POES data access, distribution, and preparing users for the upcoming changes to NOAA satellite programs. Users will be presented with information on APT, HRPT, GVAR, ARGOS DCS, GOES DCS, LRIT, EMWIN, GEONETCast Americas and other NOAA systems. The conference will also review the upcoming GOES-R and NPOESS Programs.
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8 - 10 December 2008
Biodiversity in a Rapidly Changing World
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Washington, DC |
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Sponsors |
National Council for Science and the Environment |
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National Council for Science and the Environment
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The National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) will hold the 9th National Conference for Science, Policy and the Environment: Biodiversity in a Rapidly Changing World at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC. The conference will develop and advance science-based solutions to address the challenge the changing world poses to biodiversity (and to humanity). It combines world-class speakers and discussions with interactive facilitated breakout sessions to develop recommendations for conserving and using biodiversity sustainably, symposia to explore topics in detail, skill-building workshops, posters, a Showcase of Biodiversity Partners, and opportunities to network with colleagues new and old.
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9 - 12 December 2008
Arctic Change 2008
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Quebec City, Quebec, Canada |
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Sponsors |
ArcticNet
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Arctic Change 2008
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Building on the success of its annual scientific meeting, the ArcticNet Network of Centres of Excellence of Canada and its national and international partners are welcoming the international Arctic research community to Quebec City for the International Arctic Change 2008 Conference. Coinciding with the pinnacle of the International Polar Year and the 400th anniversary of Quebec City, Arctic Change 2008 welcomes researchers, students, policy makers and stakeholders from all fields of Arctic research and all countries to address the global challenges and opportunities brought by climate change in the circum-Arctic. With over 600 participants expected to attend, Arctic Change 2008 will be the largest trans-sectoral international Arctic research conference ever held in Canada. |
15 – 19 December 2008
2008 AGU Fall Meeting
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San Francisco, California |
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Sponsors |
American Geophysical Union (AGU) |
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AGU Meetings Department
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Atmospheric Composition • Climate Variability and Change • Ecosystems • Global Carbon Cycle • Global Water Cycle • Human Contributions and Responses • Land Use and Land Cover Change • Permalink
11 - 15 January 2009
American Meteorological Society 89th Annual Meeting
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Phoenix, Arizona |
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Sponsors |
American Meteorological Society |
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AMS
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The theme for the 2009 AMS Annual Meeting is “Urban Weather and Climate: Now and the Future.” The meeting aims to highlight advances and challenges in urban-related science, applications, observations, modeling and operations. The specialty conferences, symposia and special sessions that comprise the annual meeting will focus attention on six cross-cutting urban themes: (a) measurement systems and networks; (b) modeling and forecasting; (c) observations and studies of high-impact weather; (d) geographic influences on urban weather and climate; (e) human and environmental impacts; and (f) implications of climate change and population growth. “High-impact” weather is considered in its broadest sense, and includes severe weather, high wind events, precipitation, floods, icing, lightning, poor visibility, adverse air quality, and temperature extremes.
Concurrent conferences include the 21st Conference on Climate Variability and Change, the 23rd Conference on Hydrology, the 16th Conference on Air-Sea Interaction, the 16th Conference on Satellite Meteorology and Oceanography, the 13th Conference on Integrated Observing and Assimilation Systems for Atmosphere, Oceans, and Land Surface (IOAS-AOLS), the 11th Conference on Atmospheric Chemistry, the 8th Conference on Coastal Atmospheric and Oceanic Prediction and Processes, the 7th Users Forum on Weather and Climate Impacts, the 5th Annual Symposium on Future National Operational Environmental Satellite Systems-NPOESS and GOES-R, the 4th Symposium on Lidar Atmospheric Applications, a Joint Special Symposium on Biogeochemical Cycling of Trace Gases and Aerosols, and the 25th Conference on International Interactive Information and Processing Systems (IIPS) for Meteorology, Oceanography, and Hydrology, among others.
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Atmospheric Composition • Climate Variability and Change • Global Carbon Cycle • Global Water Cycle • Human Contributions and Responses • Permalink
18 - 23 January 2009
Arctic Frontiers 2009: The Age of the Arctic
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Tromsø, Norway |
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Sponsors |
International Polar Year (IPY)
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Contact |
Conference Secretariat
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The conference will consist of a policy conference from 19-20 January and a science conference from 21-23 January. The policy conference will focus on new opportunities and challenges brought on by climate change, and management of the Arctic seas. The scientific conference of Arctic Frontiers 2009 will focus primarily on the structure and biogeochemical cycling of Arctic marine ecosystems in a period of rapid climate changes. The conference will also focus on sustainable management of Arctic regions. |
21 - 23 January 2009
Conference on the International Dimensions of Climate Policies
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Bern, Switzerland |
Web Site |
http://www.nccr-climate.unibe.ch/conferences/climate_policies/ |
Sponsors |
National Centres of Competence in Research (NCCR), Oeschger Centre, University of Bern |
Contact |
S. Buob
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Details |
The conference will cover a broad spectrum of climate economic research issues and foster cross-disciplinary links. |
