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abstract: Our best estimates of future climate are based on the use of complex computer models that do not explicitly resolve the wide variety of spatio-temporal scales making up Earth's climate system. The non-linearity of the governing physical processes allows energy transfer between different scales, and many aspects of this complex behaviour can be represented by stochastic models. However, the theoretical basis for so doing is far from complete. Many uncertainties remain in predictions derived from climate models, yet governments are increasingly reliant on model predictions to inform mitigation and adaptation strategies. An overarching aim of climate scientists is to reduce the uncertainty in climate predictions and produce credible assessments of model accuracy. Several workshops will take place during this program.

abstract: Topics will include climate change in urban areas; land use and land cover; and biodiversity, habitat conservation, and urban areas.

abstract: The workshop will offer Ph.D. candidates the opportunity to present their research ideas and results, receive feedback, and exchange information and assistance with other peers, all in an informal setting. Ph.D. students from all disciplines working on to

abstract: The symposium, centered on Sun-climate relationships, is convened to celebrate the life and work of researcher Jack Eddy. Special emphasis will be placed on engaging and attracting college students into the related fundamental sciences, the communication

abstract: The theme Our Ice Dependent World" is meant to address the impact of dwindling ice—terrestrial as well as ocean bound on the complex interface of nature and society in all climatic zones of the world.

abstract: This workshop, sponsored by AIM and the NSF, will bring university-based mathematicians and physicists together with scientists from operational climate modeling centers to discuss the new insights and the mathematical basis for tropical multiscale processes coming from observations and from theory, and the consequences of such insights for the simulation of these processes in fully complex global climate models.

abstract: Bangladesh is considered as the most threatened country in the world referring to climate change impact. The entire world is now positively conscious about the potential threat that is going to affect almost each and every parts of the planet in different magnitudes and in different dimensions. One significant aspect is the possible sea-level rise that is estimated to displace about one-third of the population of Bangladesh if it rises more than 3 meters from present average sea-level. Multiplied impacts are going to affect different aspects of the country such as food security, human health, bio-diversity loss etc. and finally the impact will potentially affect other parts of the world through the world’s global partnership. The question appears whether the nation is ready to cope with the possible change. The impact of climate change may affect locally but its management must be global and the mega- issues can only be tackled if the entire earth unites to work together. So the seminar intends to address certain selected aspects which are imminent and burning and yet to be decided appropriately to outline a strategy and to show how and where we can work together to tackle the problem of the 21st century – the century which is going to the most important in earth’s history. During the last several world meets the national leaders have perpetually been unsuccessful due to improper understanding of three things – one is the reasons of crises, the second one is the depth and dimension of the effect and the third one is the possible way of solution. The proposed seminar is a small effort to unite ideas and concepts to open up a path for better understanding of the three misunderstood goals.

The seminar will provide an opportunity to discuss current environmental issues, promote greater collaboration and strengthen the connection among scientists, policy makers and practitioners.

abstract: The conference sessions will address 4 connected, interwoven and interdisciplinary themes: ice-ocean-atmosphere interactions in the Arctic; marine ecosystems and fisheries; socioeconomic and institutional perspectives; and people of the North.

abstract: The symposium will provide a forum for the exchange of experiences and ideas on the use of weather radar in hydrology. The theme of the 2011 Symposium will place emphasis on user applications of weather radar for flood forecasting and water management.

abstract: We currently face a public debate on climate change. On one side stand those who oppose the mere notion of man-induced climate change. On the other there is a strong faction that, in its extreme, prophesises a near-future 'doomsday'. In the middle stands a community that would like to see a sound discussion and actual proofs going beyond unproven climate modelling.

It would be naive to think that modern industrialised societies play no part in climate change. The minerals industry is one of the largest producers of carbon dioxide, and the need to reduce emissions, coupled with the global recession, is having a huge economic impact.

Until it is proven whether climate change is human-induced or not, legislation and common-sense demand that carbon emissions be reduced, particularly from high CO2 producers such as the minerals industry.