Causes and impacts of climate changes in the Earth system
Land and vegetation, ocean and atmosphere are linked in our climate system, and the water, energy and carbon cycles are closely intertwined. With the help of computational models, observations and data analyses, CEN teams monitor the variability of and changes in the system, develop and test forecasting methods. This involves not only global phenomena, but also their regional manifestations. Key regions include the Arctic and Northern Africa. There is also the human factor to bear in mind: How are business, politics and society responding to climate change and its repercussions? What changes will be necessary, and which strategies to cut greenhouse emissions are sensible, efficient and realistic?
Coordination: Prof. Martin Claußen, Prof. Detlef Stammer