http://www.proclim.ch/4dcgi/proclim/en/newstype?allNews from ProClim-, Forum for Climate and Global Change, Swiss Academy of Sciencesen-USCopyright 2010 ProClim-proclim@scnat.ch (Christoph Ritz)marc.rolli@scnat.ch (Marc Rolli)http://www.proclim.ch/4dcgi/proclim/en/news?2322Around three quarters of Europeans live in cities. Most of Europe's wealth is generated in cities, and urban areas are particularly at risk due to climate change. Europe should seize the opportunity of improving quality of life while adapting to climate change in cities, according to a report from the European Environment Agency (EEA). The report also warns that delaying adaptation will be much more costly in the long-term.Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.proclim.ch/4dcgi/proclim/en/news?2321Reliable, relevant, targeted and timely environmental information is an essential element in implementing environmental policy and management processes. Such information can come in many formats - with indicators being a long-established approach to distilling detailed information into trends that are robust and easily understandable by a broad audience.Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.proclim.ch/4dcgi/proclim/en/news?2320Die Klimapolitik der Schweiz wird ab 2013 mit dem revidierten CO2-Gesetz auf eine neue rechtliche Basis gestellt. Es legt die Ziele und Massnahmen bis 2020 fest. Die dazugehörige CO2-Verordnung des Bundesrates konkretisiert die Ausgestaltung der einzelnen Instrumente. Das eidgenössische Departement für Umwelt, Verkehr, Energie und Kommunikation (UVEK) hat am 11. Mai 2012 die Anhörung zur CO2-Verordnung eröffnet.Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.proclim.ch/4dcgi/proclim/en/news?2319Die Schweizerische Kommission für Atmosphären-Chemie und -Physik vergibt wie jedes Jahr den Atmosphären-Chemie und -Physik Preis (ACP Award). Der Preis wird an eine junge Wissenschaftlerin oder an einen jungen Wissenschaftler (MasterstudentIn oder DoktorandIn) für eine aussergewöhnliche Forschungsarbeit im Bereich Atmosphären-Chemie oder -Physik vergeben.Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.proclim.ch/4dcgi/proclim/en/news?2317Treiben die Buchenblätter wegen der warmen Temperaturen im März früher aus als sonst? Solche Informationen sind sowohl für kurzfristige Pollenprognosen als auch für langfristige Klimaforschung nützlich. Damit Interessierte ihre wertvollen Beobachtungen auf einfache Weise melden können, haben das Bundesamt für Meteorologie und Klimatologie MeteoSchweiz, die ETH Zürich und das Schulbildungsprogramm GLOBE Schweiz die Internetplattform PhaenoNet lanciert. Erwachsene, Schüler, Studierende und Forschende bilden auf der Plattform ein Netzwerk, das gemeinsam Daten für die Forschung sammelt. Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.proclim.ch/4dcgi/proclim/en/news?2316Eine neue Online-Datenbank unterstützt Forschung, Verwaltungen und Planungsbüros bei der Analyse von Naturgefahren. Die einzigartige Datenbank «Euro-Climhist» umfasst 125'000 historische Daten zu Wetter, Klima und Naturgefahren für die Schweiz. Entwickelt wurde sie an der Universität Bern mit Unterstützung des Swiss GCOS Office beim Bundesamt für Meteorologie und Klimatologie MeteoSchweiz.Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.proclim.ch/4dcgi/proclim/en/news?2314The  Committee  on  Data  for  Science  and  Technology  (CODATA)  is  an  Interdisciplinary  Body  of   ICSU  to  improve  the  quality,  reliability,  management  and  accessibility  of  data  of   importance  to  all  fields  of  science  and  technology.  CODATA  has  been  engaged  in  recent  years  in  addressing  issues  of   high  priority,  especially  at  the  data  management  and  policy  levels. The Review shall review, how CODATA can respond to the new data challenges, such as on disaster risk and global sustainability.Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.proclim.ch/4dcgi/proclim/en/news?2308The IHDP Secretariat is proud to announce the launch of its new magazine, Dimensions. Dimensions is designed to reach a wide range of readers who are interested in global environmental change, sustainability, and the central role human societies play in shaping our planet. Published on a biannual basis, Dimensions will be IHDP's premier dissemination outlet for key findings from its portfolio of projects, as well as contributions from distinguished scientists in the field.Wed, 9 May 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.proclim.ch/4dcgi/proclim/en/news?2306Future Earth is a new 10-year initiative which aims to deliver knowledge to enable societies to meet their sustainable development goals in the coming decades. "Future Earth" will replace the existing World Programs IGBP, IHDP, Diversitas and ESSP. WCRP will become a partner. The core projects may be adopted, if they can contribute to the new vision. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.proclim.ch/4dcgi/proclim/en/news?2305The First Order Draft (FOD) of the “2013 Supplement of the IPCC Guidelines on National Greenhouse Gas Inventories: Wetlands” is open for expert review. If you are an expert in one of the fields outlined in the attached document then you are invited to contact ProClim- for guidelines on how to become an expert reviewer. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.proclim.ch/4dcgi/proclim/en/news?2304After several years of international negotiations, the final operational design of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) was agreed in Panama last Friday April 20, 2012. Over 90 governments successfully established the science-policy interface for all countries. IPBES will produce Assessment Reports similar to the Reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.proclim.ch/4dcgi/proclim/en/news?2301Business as usual in our globally interconnected food system will not bring us food security and environmental sustainability. Several converging threats – from climate change, population growth and unsustainable use of resources – are steadily intensifying pressure on humanity and world governments to transform the way food is produced, distributed and consumed. The transition to a global food system that satisfies human needs, reduces its carbon footprint, adapts to climate change and is in balance with planetary resources thus requires concrete and coordinated actions, implemented at scale, simultaneously and with urgency. Based on robust scientific evidence, the Commission on Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change has identified critical leverage points and high-priority policy actions.Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.proclim.ch/4dcgi/proclim/en/news?2297The report “Switzerland's International Environmental Policy 2012” provides an analysis of the international environmental regime (negotiations, agreements, institutions and instruments), detailing Switzerland's strategic interests and pinpointing its opportunities to exercise influence. It reaches the conclusion that, given the challenges that must be faced, Switzerland will have to make considerable efforts if it is to achieve its policy goals and maintain its international standing in the environment sector. The report, which is primarily aimed at decision-makers, is structured methodically in the form of an analysis of the various policy fields. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.proclim.ch/4dcgi/proclim/en/news?2295This issue looks at the Anthropocene, humanity's epoch. It also examines urban expansion, consumption of resources, natural catastrophes» effects on economics and how to better build our future.Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.proclim.ch/4dcgi/proclim/en/news?2294On 4th April 2012 the Swiss global change research community met for the 13th time on the Swiss Global Change Day in Bern. About 270 participants attended the event and about 80 posters were presented, giving an overview of global change research activities in Switzerland.Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.proclim.ch/4dcgi/proclim/en/news?2274In view of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development Rio+20, ProClim- Forum for Climate and Global Change of the Swiss Academy of Sciences initiated factsheets on the sustainability topics water, mountain areas, biodiversity and ecosystems as well as food security. These fact sheets are edited in collaboration with the Swiss research community. The factsheets summarize both the most important global aspects, include the Swiss perspective and provide links to the relevant academic bodies and scientific experts.Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.proclim.ch/4dcgi/proclim/en/news?2273The European Climate Adaptation Platform (CLIMATE-ADAPT) is a publicly accessible, web-based platform designed to support policy-makers at EU, national, regional and local levels in the development of climate change adaptation measures and policies. CLIMATE-ADAPT will be hosted and managed by the European Environment Agency in Copenhagen. It will support the generation of the knowledge-base required to support the development of evidence-based adaptation policies. Its contribution will inform the development of a comprehensive EU Adaptation Strategy that the Commission plans to adopt in the beginning of 2013.Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.proclim.ch/4dcgi/proclim/en/news?2062Die 2010 gegründete Schweizerische Kommission für Phänologie und Saisonaliät KPS hat sich die Förderung herausragender Nachwuchsforscherinnen und –forscher auf ihrem Gebiet zum Ziel gesetzt. In diesem Sinn lanciert sie den Nachwuchsforscherwettbewerb «Schweizer Preis für Phänologie- und Saisonalitätsforschung». Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.proclim.ch/4dcgi/proclim/en/news?1995As in previous years the Swiss Global Change Day is the platform where the Science Community of all disciplines meets and interacts. Key note speakers encompass topics of the physical climate system, the biochemical and geochemical processes and impacts, biodiversity and the human dimensions of global change. The poster session reflects the current research activities. There is ample of time to study these posters and to discuss. Seven travel awards honour the most attractive and comprehensive posters. Location: Freies Gymnasium, Beaulieustr. 55, BernWed, 4 Apr 2012 00:00:01 GMT