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This is the first of an ongoing series of interviews with prominent thinkers in the area of climate risk management. Over the next year, we will be sharing their insights on how climate science and information can help meet the goals of development and adaptation. These individuals are pioneers in fields as diverse as climate science, sustainable development, economics and policy.
We kick off this series with a Q&A with Graeme Hammer, a specialist in crop ecophysiology and modeling who sits on IRI's International Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee.
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Recent news, publications and other notables...
Didn't expect snow in March? That's 'wishful thinking' (lohud.com). view
La Nina Conditions to Continue? (Climate Matters Blog). view
WMO research and development activities in air quality, weather and climate
to benefit Africa (WMO). view
Excess summer showers forecast for south India (Hindu Business Line). view
Hulu-Hilir Soal Multibencana (Kompas, Indonesian) view
Columbia University: Climate and Society Institute Working to Reduce Peat Fires
and Emissions in Indonesia (Redapes.org) view
Interdisciplinary Work: Big Challenge, But Not Impossible (Climate Matters Blog) view
Perche e impazzito il clima (L'Espresso) view
Helping the Red Cross to Improve Flood Risk Management
in Central America (Ilas newsletter, p.5) view
U.S. Agencies Plan National Climate Service Structure, Products (America.gov) view
Upcoming events and seminars...
March 9, 2009: IRI Special Seminar: Atmospheric mineral dust modeling and
forecasting: on-going activities, developments and applications. view
March 9, 2009: Columbia Water Center and SEBS Present: Will India Run Out of Water? view
March 19, 2009: IRI Seminar: Climate, Forecast and Impacts Briefing. view
Topic Focus...
The current issue of the Climate Information for Public Health Action newsletter is now available in English, French and Spanish. This edition brings you news of the different ways our Summer Institute alumni are using climate information in the health sector in several countries. It also brings a new round of interviews. Download the pdf or read it online here.
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