T–MARmaED (3rd training event)

T-MARmaED 3: Climate Science and Climate Change Impacts Learning goal – Natural climate variability and human-induced climate change are important drivers of change in marine socio-ecological systems. Hence, a firm background in the rapidly developing field of climate science is crucial for young students in earth system and ecosystem science as well as related marine sciences. Students need to know basic principles and concepts of climate research including natural variability, climate modelling and future climate change projections. Content – This course aims to provide theoretical and practical knowledge in climate science, particularly global climate concepts, past climate observations, as well as climate change detection, attribution and modelling. Furthermore the goals, roles and functioning of the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (IPCC) will be discussed [Day 1]. Further contents will be future climate change projections, regional climate downscaling and climate change impacts on marine activities [Day 2].