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Call for Nominations of U.S. experts to serve as Authors and/or Review Editors of the IPCC Special Report “Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation” 16 June 2009 At the IPCC’s most recent plenary meeting on 21-23 April, governments approved the production of a “Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation." Under IPCC procedures, member governments have an opportunity to provide nominations for authors to be involved in the production of each chapter in the report. The subject report will require the contributions of experts who can integrate the findings of the climate change science; vulnerability, impacts, and adaptation to extreme events; and disaster risk management communities. Nominees should have extensive expertise pertinent to the subject matter covered, and will generally be recognized in their field of expertise. Further information on this request please visit: www.globalchange.gov/ipcc/extremes FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Allen, U.S. Global Change Research Program, Suite 250, 1717 Pennsylvania Ave, NW., Washington, DC 20006. (Phone: 202–419–3486, Fax: 202–223–3065, Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ); or visit the USGCRP Web site at http://www.globalchange.gov |
