Early-stage scientists will present their research at climate and environment conference with support from IAI
From October 23 to 27 in Kigali, Rwanda, a unique event for climate and environment experts will take place, the Open Science Conference of the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP). This meeting, which will bring together more than one thousand participants, aims to discuss the latest advances in climate science and explore transformative solutions to ensure a sustainable future.
Among the scientific leaders, policymakers, policy-makers, intergovernmental agencies, and non-governmental organizations that will attend in person and on line, four early-stage Latin American scientists will participate with support from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI).
Omar Müller, from the National University of the Littoral and CONICET, Argentina, Maurício Rocha, from the Oceanographic Institute of the University of São Paulo, Brazil, Luciano Andrian, from the University of Buenos Aires, Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences, and Miguel Lovino, from CONICET and the National University of the Littoral, Argentina, will present their research on four crucial topics for the region. Their presentations are scheduled as follows:
1.- "Impacts of IOD and its Interaction with ENSO on South American Climate in Spring" - Luciano Andrian, University of Buenos Aires, Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences
Session: Climate Predictability and Prediction
Date: 23 October, 14:00 - 16:00
Andrian will focus on understanding the influence of the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) and its interaction with the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) on the climate of South America. His results reveal significant effects on precipitation in certain regions, suggesting non-linear influences of ENSO-IOD events on South American climate.
2.- "Increase in Flash Droughts in Croplands Worldwide" - Miguel Lovino, CONICET and National University of the Littoral, Argentina
Session: Hazards and Extreme Events
Date: 25 October, 14:00 - 16:00
Lovino will analyze the increase in flash droughts in croplands worldwide, a highly relevant phenomenon. His research will shed light on the implications of these extreme events for global food security.
3.- "Meridional Circulation and Heat Balance in the South Atlantic in a Warming Climate" - Maurício Rocha, Oceanographic Institute of the University of São Paulo, Brazil
Session: Changes in the Circulation of the Climate System (Atmosphere and Ocean)
Date: 26 October, 10:30 - 12:30
Rocha will address the interaction between meridional circulation and heat balance in the South Atlantic in the context of global warming. His research offers an enlightening perspective on long-term changes in heat storage in the region.
4.- "Emergence Time of African Rivers" - Omar Müller, National University of the Littoral and CONICET, Argentina
Session: Regional Climate Change
Date: October 26, 14:00 - 16:00
Müller will present research on how rivers are expected to change in the near future in the context of a warming world. His findings indicate significant changes in the flows of important rivers, especially those originating in Central Africa, with significant implications for metropolitan areas and hydroelectric power generation.
To view the conference program, please visit the following page: https://wcrp-osc2023.org/registration.