15th International Swiss Climate Summer School
28 August – 2 September 2016
Grindelwald, Switzerland
Climate Risks – Coping with Uncertainty
Swiss Climate Research, the network of leading Swiss institutions in
climate research and education, invites young scientists to join
high-profile climate researchers in a scenic Swiss Alpine setting for
keynote lectures, workshops and poster sessions on the occasion of the
15th Swiss Climate Summer School 2016.
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SCOPE OF THE SUMMER SCHOOL
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The 15th International Swiss Climate Summer School is focusing on the
theme “Climate Risks – Coping with Uncertainty”. This theme has been
chosen due to its paramount importance in terms of both scientific
challenges and pressing societal concerns. Always with a focus on
uncertainty, the specific topics include:
– What is ‘dangerous climate change’?
– Emergent climate risks and vulnerability
– From global climate change to regional impacts
– Economics of climate change and adaptation, geo-engineering
– Ethical aspects, policy choices and policy making
The Summer School invites young researchers from all fields of climate
research. 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.
Lecturers for keynotes and workshops (confirmed)
C. Beisbart, (U Bern, CH); R.A. Betts (U Exeter/Met Office Hadley
Centre, UK); D. Bresch (SwissRE, CH); K. Frieler, (PIK, Germany); N.
Gruber (ETH Zurich, CH); E. Hawkins (U Reading, UK); M. Hohl (Federal
Office of Civil Protection, CH); K. Ingold (U Bern/EAWAG, CH); U.
Lohmann (ETH Zurich, CH); N. Oreskes (Harvard U, USA); A. Patt (ETH
Zurich, CH); O. Romppainen-Martius (U Bern, CH); G. Stephan (U Bern,
CH); T.F. Stocker (U Bern, CH); P. Tschakert (UWA, Australia).
The Summer School is open to young researchers (PhD students and
Post-Docs) worldwide. Participation is highly competitive and will be
limited to a maximum of 70. The registration fee (1200 CHF) includes
half board accommodation, excursion and teaching material. A small
number of grants will be available for students from developing countries.
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 20 JANUARY 2016
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Successful applicants will be notified in February 2016.
Detailed information and the application form are available here.
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