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 at:
http://www.oeschger.unibe.ch/education/summer_school/2016/index_en.html
OCCR Climate
University of Bern
Falkenplatz 16
CH-3012 Bern
Switzerland
Tel: +41 31 631 31 45
Fax: +41 31 631 43 38
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