Presentations

 

Session I: General framework
WCRP perspective G. Asrar
WCRP/WGCM plans for global projection experiments in support of the AR5 – From decadal prediction to climate projections K. Taylor, presented by G. Flato
Regional climate change projections: Lessons from the AR4 J. Christensen
Current thinking on coordinated regional projection experiment framework F. Giorgi

Session II: Regional climate downscaling techniques
Regional climate modeling: Status and open issues F. Giorgi
Statistical downscaling: Status and open issues R. Wilby
Variable resolution and time slice AGCMs: Status and open issues M. Deque

Session III: Specific applications
Bridging the gap between climate information and impact/adaptation application T. Carter
Use of regional climate models for seasonal prediction – Lessons for climate change application L. Sun
A review of regional climate downscaling activities in developing countries K. Kolli
Climate/impact/information needs in developing countries B. Hewitson

Session IV: Technical issues
Data storage and distribution: Lessons from the CMIP3 K. Taylor
Data storage and distribution: Lessons from PRUDENCE and ENSEMBLES O. Christensen
Possible contributions of the South-East Europe virtual climate change center towards a coordinated international effort, under the WCRP, to improve the next generation regional climate change projections - South-East Europe Perspective - M. Dacic