Climate system
Events and announcements
£9.6m joint UK-Brazilian initiative to investigate effect of tropical forest degradation
19 Jun 2012
NERC and FAPESP today announce a major £9.6m investment to investigate how changes to tropical forests affect biodiversity, ecosystem services and the climate. £9.6m joint UK-Brazilian initiative to investigate effect of tropical forest degradation
Expansion of forests in the European Arctic could result in the release of carbon dioxide
18 Jun 2012
Carbon stored in Arctic tundra could be released into the atmosphere by new trees growing in the warmer region, exacerbating climate change, scientists have revealed. Expansion of forests in the European Arctic could result in the release of carbon dioxide
Joint Weather and Climate Research Programme draft strategy - Request for feedback
21 May 2012
NERC and the Met Office would like to give the community the opportunity to provide feedback on draft strategies for the Joint Weather and Climate Research Programme. Joint Weather and Climate Research Programme draft strategy - Request for feedback
The closing date is 30 Jun 2012
Huge pool of Arctic fresh water could cool Europe
23 Jan 2012
British scientists have discovered an enormous dome of fresh water in the western Arctic Ocean, which could cool Europe if the wind changes direction. Huge pool of Arctic fresh water could cool Europe
Announcement of Opportunity for two networks in Integrated Global Biogeochemical Modelling
10 Nov 2011
Proposals are invited to establish two research networks to develop collaboration and strategic focus for research activities in the areas of Ocean Biogeochemistry and Atmospheric Chemistry modelling. Announcement of Opportunity for two networks in Integrated Global Biogeochemical Modelling
The closing date is 29 Jan 2012
Deforestation reduces rainfall in Africa
19 Sep 2011
A new study shows that changing land use from forest to crops reduces rainfall over neighbouring trees by around half. Deforestation reduces rainfall in Africa
Announcement of CMIP5 funding awards
27 May 2011
Funding is announced for six research projects that will perform innovative multi-model analysis of Earth system feedbacks and processes using CMIP5, leading to high-impact science and publications that are likely to be influential in IPCC AR5. Announcement of CMIP5 funding awards
Council funding decisions
26 May 2011
The Natural Environment Research Council announces funding for new research programme activities and the outcomes of a national capability prioritisation. Council funding decisions
RAPID-WATCH International Science Meeting
3 Mar 2011
This year's annual science meeting for the RAPID-WATCH programme will be an international joint initiative held in Bristol from 12-15 July 2011. RAPID-WATCH International Science Meeting
The closing date is 10 Jun 2011
Announcement of Opportunity: Observations and Modelling of the Tropical Tropopause Layer
17 Feb 2011
NERC, STFC and NASA invite applications for a consortium project to undertake an experimental programme of dynamical and chemical modelling associated with the upper troposphere lower stratosphere processes. Announcement of Opportunity: Observations and Modelling of the Tropical Tropopause Layer
The closing date is 19 May 2011
Dramatic ocean circulation changes revealed
14 Jan 2011
New research shows that as the last Ice Age came to an end, the formation of deep water in the Northeast Atlantic repeatedly switched on and off, causing centuries of climate warming and cooling. Dramatic ocean circulation changes revealed
Announcement of Opportunity : CMIP5
17 Dec 2010
Applications are invited for research grants that will perform innovative analysis of CMIP5 model runs/data, leading to publications likely to be influential in IPCC AR5. Announcement of Opportunity : CMIP5
The closing date is 10 Feb 2011
Announcement of Opportunity: Ice Sheet Stability
16 Dec 2010
Proposals are invited to deliver a major new research programme on Ice Sheet Stability in the West Antarctic Ice Sheet. Announcement of Opportunity: Ice Sheet Stability
The closing date is 22 Mar 2011
NERC Community Event
7 Dec 2010
NERC would like to invite the environmental science community and its stakeholders to participate in a community event on 13 January 2011. NERC Community Event
The closing date is 10 Jan 2011
Announcement of Opportunity: NGWCP Dynamical Core Phase 1
24 Sep 2010
Applications are invited from individual investigators to contribute to Phase 1 of the development of a new dynamical core, suitable for simulation of the atmosphere on massively parallel computers. Announcement of Opportunity: NGWCP Dynamical Core Phase 1
The closing date is 3 Nov 2010
'Experiment Earth?' Public have their say on technologies to reduce global warming
9 Sep 2010
A report published today outlines peoples' attitudes to this emerging area of research. 'Experiment Earth?' Public have their say on technologies to reduce global warming
Ocean Shelf-Edge Exchange workshop
1 Sep 2010
Registrations are invited for a workshop on 24 September 2010 to support the development of proposals to deliver the Ocean Shelf-Edge Exchange programme. Ocean Shelf-Edge Exchange workshop
The closing date is 17 Sep 2010
Announcement of Opportunity: Ocean Shelf-Edge Exchange
1 Sep 2010
Consortium proposals are invited to deliver the Ocean Shelf-Edge Exchange research programme. Announcement of Opportunity: Ocean Shelf-Edge Exchange
The closing date is 16 Dec 2010
Earth system science and climate: Policy relevant outcomes of the NERC QUEST programme
19 Aug 2010
NERC's research programme Quantifying & Understanding the Earth System (QUEST) is holding a finale event in London on 4 November 2010. Earth system science and climate: Policy relevant outcomes of the NERC QUEST programme
The closing date is 29 Oct 2010
Announcement of Opportunity: Ocean Surface Boundary Layer
28 Jun 2010
Consortium proposals are invited to deliver the Ocean Surface Boundary Layer research programme. Announcement of Opportunity: Ocean Surface Boundary Layer
The closing date is 28 Oct 2010
Announcement of Opportunity: Aerosols and Clouds
28 Jun 2010
Consortium proposals are invited to deliver the Aerosols and Clouds research programme. Announcement of Opportunity: Aerosols and Clouds
The closing date is 28 Oct 2010
NERC Council approves new research actions
13 May 2010
NERC's governing Council has approved five new research actions which will contribute to the delivery of NERC's strategic science themes over the next five years. NERC Council approves new research actions
RAPID-WATCH Annual Science Meeting
22 Apr 2010
The Annual Science Meeting for the RAPID-WATCH programme will be held at the Hadley Centre from 14 July - 16 July 2010. RAPID-WATCH Annual Science Meeting
The closing date is 16 Jun 2010
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
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
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