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for Winter (DJF) and Summer (JJA) Methods � Domain selection: 3 main influences-Arctic, Pacific and Atlantic air masses; avoiding the Rocky mountains to be in the western edge of the domain (Fig 1) � Validation data set: monthly observations 50X50 km 1. CRU (Climate Research Units)—temp, precip 2. UOD

Lizzie is a Scientific Manager and Met Office Science Fellow, leading pioneering work to use very high resolution (km-scale) climate models for understanding future changes in high impact weather events.

. These models are also able to better represent the influence of mountains, coastlines and cities on our local climate compared to more traditional climate models. As a result, convection-permitting models are able to provide credible projections of future changes in local weather extremes, including

in regional climate. These simulations are being used to study urban influences on the present-day and future climate of Johannesburg, South Africa. The improved representation of rain shower and thunderstorm formation in these simulations has provided new insights into the relationship between

Agreement guard rails will be crucial. Without an agreement on what actually will count as exceeding 1.5 °C, we risk distraction and confusion at precisely the time when action to avoid the worst effects of climate change becomes even more urgent.” New indicators for Global Warming levels Some

 has not suddenly got worse: instead, we have an improved estimate of how much warming has taken place.”  The main contributor to warming over the last 170 years is human influence on climate from increasing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The effects of human-induced climate change

The aim of the group is to understand the role and response of the terrestrial carbon cycle, vegetation and ecosystems in future climate change.

The terrestrial carbon cycle and the world's ecosystems are sensitive to climate and, therefore, to future climate change. They are also able to influence climate through numerous biophysical and biogeochemical mechanisms such as carbon storage within ecosystems; land surface albedo, stomatal

provide shelter from low cloud and surface winds. How has Bristol’s climate changed? Tides – The Bristol Channel and Severn Estuary cause a funnelling of tides and consequently a high tidal range. Air pressure, wind speed and its direction can also influence the height and impact of a storm surge

organisations, climate scientists and civil society stakeholders, among others. Agenda The side event was organised and delivered jointly by WISER (ACPC and the Met Office). The objective of the session was to highlight WISER’s approaches to developing climate services and policy influencing

Climate change will have an increasing impact on our lives, including the sport we love to watch.

for the future and using our influence to support this important cause.” You can read more about Wimbledon’s environment day here. Professor Peter Stott at Wimbledon explaining the potential impacts of climate change using Met Office climate projections. The future forecast was based on climate projections

The Weather and Climate Science for Service Partnership (WCSSP) programme aims to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities to weather and climate variability around the world.

What is the Weather and Climate Science for Service Partnership programme?  Since 2014 the WCSSP programme has been developing a network of global partnerships, harnessing scientific expertise, to address the impacts of extreme weather and climate change. The programme is funded through the UK