Climate system
Events and announcements
UK to host international science conference
11 Mar 2010
The UK has won its bid to host a major international science conference in 2012. The London conference aims to attract 2,500 of the world's leading thinkers in global change research. UK to host international science conference
Applications invited to contribute to IPCC Fifth Assessment Report
4 Feb 2010
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) invites experts in a broad range of fields, including the science of climate change and climate systems, to contribute to the above report. Applications invited to contribute to IPCC Fifth Assessment Report
The closing date is 24 Feb 2010
Announcement of Opportunity: Arctic Programme Advisory Group
25 Jan 2010
Applications are invited to join the Programme Advisory Group for the NERC Arctic Research Programme. Announcement of Opportunity: Arctic Programme Advisory Group
The closing date is 15 Feb 2010
Theme action plans - Phase 2
18 Dec 2009
NERC's governing Council has approved the second phase of theme action plans, outlining investments of around £80m over the next few years. Theme action plans - Phase 2
Climate change science
24 Nov 2009
Three of the UK's leading scientific organisations reinforce the call for action on climate change and confirm their commitment to ensure that world leaders have access to the best possible science. Climate change science
Environmental Science - Copenhagen and beyond
30 Oct 2009
This event on 25 November 2009 will demonstrate environmental science's contribution to the issues being discussed at the next UN Climate Change Conference. Environmental Science - Copenhagen and beyond
The closing date is 23 Nov 2009
Climate change monitoring success celebrated
22 Oct 2009
Scientists celebrate the success of three sea temperature measuring devices which have enabled them to produce accurate climate change data. Climate change monitoring success celebrated
Arctic programme meeting report
25 Jun 2009
A report is available of the Arctic programme meeting held in Birmingham on 13 May 2009. Arctic programme meeting report
New science champions appointed
13 May 2009
New theme leaders have been appointed to champion two of the Natural Environment Research Council's seven environmental research themes. New science champions appointed
Natural Hazards: Probability, Risk, Uncertainty
8 Apr 2009
NERC seeks applications for a scoping study on the analysis, propagation and communication of probability, risk and uncertainty. Natural Hazards: Probability, Risk, Uncertainty
The closing date is 6 May 2009
NERC Community Events
18 Mar 2009
Online registration is now available for the events in Glasgow and Bristol. NERC Community Events
The closing date is 15 Apr 2009
RAPID-WATCH Annual Science Meeting
17 Mar 2009
The Annual Science Meeting for the RAPID-WATCH programme will be held at the University of Edinburgh from 6 July - 9 July 2009. RAPID-WATCH Annual Science Meeting
The closing date is 29 May 2009
Changing Water Cycle Programme
21 Jan 2009
This is a major new £10m research programme being developed as part of the Living With Environmental Change partnership and NERC is looking for members of the programme advisory group. Changing Water Cycle Programme
The closing date is 13 Feb 2009
Quantifying Uncertainty Sandpit - Call for Participants
20 Jan 2009
NERC invites expressions of interest to attend a sandpit event on 'Methods for quantifying uncertainty in predictions of regional and local climate change and climate impacts'. Quantifying Uncertainty Sandpit - Call for Participants
The closing date is 16 Feb 2009
Long term strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions needed
29 Oct 2008
Carbon dioxide will continue to rise even if current national and international targets for reducing emissions are met, scientists warn. Long term strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions needed
