23 August – 28 August 2015
Congressi Stefano Franscini, Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland
Scope
Weather and climate extreme events can result in large disasters. A changing climate can lead to changes in the frequency, intensity, spatial extent, duration, and timing of these events. Understanding the processes underlying the formation of extreme events and improving the predictability of extreme events is a major scientific challenge and of crucial importance for the society. The specific topics to be addressed include:
Mechanisms and processes responsible for the development of extreme events
Observational evidences for changes in extreme events
Uncertainties in seasonal to interannual predictions and long-term projections of extreme events
Technical, economic and societal challenges related to extreme events
The courses cover a broad spectrum of climate and climate impact research issues and foster cross-disciplinary links. Each topic includes keynote plenary lectures and workshops with in-depth discussion in smaller groups. All Summer School participants are expected to present a poster of their research, and there will be ample opportunity for discussion.
For more information: http://www.c2sm.ethz.ch/education/summerschool2015