ProClim- at a glance

ProClim- is the Forum for Climate and Global Change. It is part of the Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT). ProClim- serves as an interface and enhances communication between science, public administration, politics, economy and the public.

Our foci:

• To enhance knowledge exchange and networking within the science community
• To further international cooperation and the integration of Swiss researchers in international assessment reports (e.g. IPCC)
• To inform decision-makers in politics and economy as well as the public
• To support decision-makers in politics, economy and administration with recommendations regarding relevant questions, synthesis reports and informative meetings.

The thematic range of ProClim- covers the World research programs WCRP, IGBP, IHDP, ESSP and the topics covered within the IPCC reports.

Furthermore, ProClim- hosts the secretariat of the Advisory Body on Climate Change OcCC and the secretariat of the parlamentary group "Climate Change".