Join us this afternoon at 4pm on Spaces
Our panel of experts will be discussing how climate science helps in planning and decision making in Africa
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This month our climate theme is Climate Science for Decision Making.
Southern Africa has periods of severe drought & flooding, exacerbated by #ClimateChange. But there’s been a lack of climate information to help implement strategies to reduce the impacts.
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ALT Flooding in Lusaka, Zambia in March 2022. People, infrastructure and trees visible. Grey/ white clouds overhead.
An exciting opportunity to join our passionate team as a Foundation Scientist, helping advance climate services with partners across the world!
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Dr @joedaron, @MetOffice_Sci@BristolUni Senior Research Fellow talks about co-produced research with @CONNECTED_Virus connecting climate services with farmers in East Africa, to help them manage crop pest outbreaks, to improve food security. @BristolUniStaff @BristolBioSci
ALT Joe Daron speaks to a room of academics at the university of Bristol.
Interested in flood modelling / science with impact / working with an international & interdisciplinary team?
Check out this exciting research job @GeogBristol 👇
Applications close on Monday
The #UKaidWISER MENA Programme has an open call for proposals to strengthen Anticipatory Action within the MENA region.
The aim of the grant is to support elements of an approach which can be replicated & adapted for different contexts.
🗓️28 April
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It's been a fantastic couple of days at the #WCSSP South Africa annual meeting in Pretoria. Fascinating talks, lively discussions and so many ideas to take forward! One final afternoon to discuss plans for next year.
Busy in Nairobi, learning so much about how weather and climate information can be used to support management of pests and plant diseases in Kenya with @CABI_News and @CONNECTED_Virus#ClimateTools4Pests
The #UKaidWISER programme has launched a Call for Proposals for the Sahelian region, seeking organisations to deliver grant activities in: Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal.
🗓️Submit a proposal by 12:00noon GMT Friday 24 March 2023 👇
Interested in a #PhD in environmental science in south west UK?
The @GW4plusDTP is hosting a webinar on Friday with more information about the programme and how to apply
Please register here: nercdtp.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/…
The #UKaidWISER programme has open calls for concepts in Southern & East Africa.
WISER Africa aims to work in partnership to form coordinated, diverse & complimentary projects.
Closes: 11AM (BST) 30 September🗓️
Find out more about both opportunities👇
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Today marks the last day of the ARRCC programme. It's been a privilege to work with inspiring people at the Met Office and partners in South Asia. The Pakistan floods are a devastating reminder of the urgent need to build climate resilience. @MetOfficewwmetoffice.gov.uk/services/go…
See our paper on "Advancing climate services in South Asia" for more on how ARRCC has supported partnerships to develop climate services in South Asia, and what needs remain. sciencedirect.com/science/ar…