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For more recent postings, see the CCSP New page (or the identical USGCRP New page) and the GCRIO New page. The archives on this page are listed in reverse chronological order: See also the Archives of the U.S. Global Change Research Program and of the Global Change Research Information Office. 2007Summary of Revised Research Plan for the U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP). The CCSP in 2008 will supplement its 2003 Strategic Plan with a Revised Research Plan. This summary of the Revised Research Plan is open for public comment for 60 days (through 26 February 2008). Comments will be considered in developing the final Revised Research Plan as well as a Scientific Assessment, both due by June 2008. (posted 28 Dec 2007) Review of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program's Draft Synthesis and Assessment Product 2.4: Trends in Emissions of Ozone Depleting Substances, Ozone Layer Recovery, and Implications for Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure. Report (November 2007) from the National Research Council. (link posted 7 December 2007) Synthesis and Assessment Product 3.2 (Climate Projections Based on Emissions Scenarios for long-lived radiatively active trace gases and future climate impacts of short-lived radiatively active gases and aerosols): Public Review draft posted. Comments on the draft will be accepted from 5 December 2007 through 22 January 2008. See also invitation to comment and Federal Register notice (posted 5 December 2007) Product 4.3 (The effects of climate change on agriculture, land resources, water resources, and biodiversity): Federal Register notice (dtd 16 November 2007) announces that the Federal Advisory Committee for the Expert Review of Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.3 (CERSAP) will hold a teleconference on Friday, December 7, 2007. Summary for Policymakers of the Fourth Assessment Synthesis Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [PDF]. Released 17 November 2007. See also: Press Briefing Via Conference Call by Senior Administration Officials on IPCC Report, transcript issued by the White House Office of the Press Secretary on 16 November 2007. (link posted 17 Nov 2007)
The First State of the Carbon Cycle Report (SOCCR): The North American Carbon Budget and Implications for the Global Carbon Cycle. Final Synthesis and Assessment Report 2.2, issued by the U.S. Climate Change Science Program and the Subcommittee on Global Change Research. See also Government Science Panel Publishes Report on North America’s Carbon Budget, press release (dtd 13 November 2007) from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). (links posted 13 November 2007) Impacts of Climate Variability and Change on Transportation Systems and Infrastructure -- Gulf Coast Study. Public review draft of Synthesis and Asessment Report 4.7 is posted. Comments will be accepted from 25 October 2007 through 10 December 2007. See also invitation to comment and Federal Register notice (both dated 25 Oct 2007). (link posted 25 October 2007) Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.5 (Effects of Climate Change on Energy Production and Use in the United States). Final Report (dtd October 2007) is posted. See also Third U.S. Climate Change Science Program Report Issued, press release (dtd 18 Oct 2007) from the Department of Energy. (links posted 18 October 2007) Synthesis and Assessment Product 3.3 (Weather and Climate Extremes in a Changing Climate): Federal Register notice (dtd 9 October 2007) announcing open meeting of the Product Development Committee for Synthesis and Assessment Product 3.3 (CPDC-S&A 3.3). The meeting will be held 22 - 24 October 2007 in Asheville, North Carolina. Meeting information will be available online on the CPDC-S&A 3.3 Web site. (links posted 10 October 2007) Synthesis and Assessment Product 3.2 (Climate Projections Based on Emissions Scenarios for long-lived radiatively active trace gases and future climate impacts of short-lived radiatively active gases and aerosols): Review by the National Research Council (published October 2007). (link posted 2 Oct 2007 Synthesis and Assessment Product 5.1 (Uses and limitations of observations, data, forecasts, and other projections in decision support for selected sectors and regions). Postings on 24 September 2007:
Synthesis and Assessment Product 2.3 (Aerosol properties and their impacts on climate). Postings on 24 September 2007:
Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.4 (Preliminary review of adaptation options for climate-sensitive ecosystems and resources): Federal Register notice (17 September 2007) announces Meeting of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Adaptation for Climate-Sensitive Resources Advisory Committee on October 22 and 23, 2007, in Bethesda, Maryland. Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.6 (Analyses of the effects of global change on human health and welfare and human systems): Federal Register notice (17 September 2007) announces meeting of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Human Impacts of Climate Change Advisory Committee (HICCAC) on October 15 and 16, 2007, in Alexandria, Virginia. Evaluating Progress of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program: Methods and Preliminary Results. Report (released 13 Sep 2007) from the National Research Council's Committee on Strategic Advice on the U.S. Climate Change Science Program. See also U.S. Climate Change Science Program Making Good Progress In Documenting And Understanding Changes, But Study Of Impacts On Humans And Communication With Decision Makers Lag. press release (dtd 13 Sep 2007) from the National Academies. (links posted 13 Sep 2007). Ozone Day, 2007: 20th Anniversary of the Montreal Protocol. Twenty years ago, on 16 September 1987, a group of countries signed the Montreal Protocol in a pivotal step towards protecting stratospheric ozone. To commemorate the day -- now known internationally as "Ozone Day" -- we provide links to a selection of online material related to ozone depletion and the Montreal Protocol. (link posted 12 Sep 2007) Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.3 (The effects of climate change on agriculture, land resources, water resources, and biodiversity): Public review draft is posted. The draft is open for public comment from 11 September through 26 October 2007. See invitation to comment, the Federal Register notice, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture press release. (links posted 11 Sep 2007) Frequently Asked Questions from the IPCC's "Climate Change 2007: The Physical Science Basis." Nineteen FAQs (each as a separate PDF file) from the Contribution of Working Group I to the Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, first published in 2007 (link posted 29 Aug 2007) Synthesis and Assessment Product 3.3 (Weather and Climate Extremes in a Changing Climate): Public review draft posted. The draft is open for public comment from 21 August 2007 through 5 October 2007. See invitation to comment and Federal Register notice (published 21 Aug 2007). (links posted 21 Aug 2007) Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.4 (Preliminary review of adaptation options for climate-sensitive ecosystems and resources): Public review draft posted. The draft is open for public comment from 21 August 2007 through 5 October 2007. See invitation to comment and Federal Register notice (published 21 Aug 2007). (links posted 21 Aug 2007) Clarification of review and clearance process for CCSP Synthesis and Assessment Products. Memorandum (dated 3 August 2007) to Committee on Environment and Natural Resources (of the National Science and Technology Council) and the U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) Principals from William Brennan, Acting Director, CCSP. The memorandum also is available as PDF file. Climate Change 2007: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability. The Working Group II contribution to the Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The report includes Chapter 14 on North America. (link posted 6 August 2007) Synthesis and Assessment Product 1.2 (Past Climate Variability and Change in the Arctic and at High Latitudes): Final prospectus (dtd 18 July 2007) published along with public review comments on the draft prospectus. (links posted 31 July 2007) Available upon request: U.S. Government comments on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fourth Assessment Synthesis Report. To obtain a copy, please submit a request to . (this notice was posted 24 July 2007). The comments are derived from an expert review process announced in a Federal Register notice published on 21 May 2007. Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.6 (Analyses of the effects of global change on human health and welfare and human systems): Public review draft released. The 45-day public review period extends from 20 July 2007 through 4 September 2007. See the invitation letter from CCSP Acting Director, Bill Brennan. (links posted 20 July 2007) Synthesis and Assessment Product 3.1 (Climate Models: An Assessment of Strengths and Limitations for User Applications): Notice of public meeting published in the Federal Register (18 July 2007). Notice announces meeting of the Climate Change Science Program Product Development Advisory Committee for Product 3.1 on 8 August 2007. (link posted 19 July 2007) Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.3 (The effects of climate change on agriculture, land resources, water resources, and biodiversity): Summary of 19-20 June 2007 meeting of the Committee for the Expert Peer Review of Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.3 (CERSAP). (link posted 19 July 2007) Synthesis and Assessment Product 2.1 (Scenarios of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Atmospheric Concentrations; and Review of Integrated Scenario Development and Application). Final report posted (10 July 2007). See also Second Major U.S. Climate Change Science Program Report Issued, press release (dtd 10 July 2007) from the Department of Energy. Now available from Working Group I of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) (links posted 5 July 2007):
Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.2 (Thresholds of Change in Ecosystems): Final Prospectus (30 June 2007). Synthesis and Assessment Product 1.2 (Past Climate Variability and Change in the Arctic and at High Latitudes): Federal Register notice (dtd 28 June 2007) announces 12-13 July 2007 meeting of the USGS-CCSP Committee for Synthesis and Assessment Product 1.2. See the agenda [PDF]. (posted 28 June 2007) Synthesis and Assessment Product 3.3 (Weather and Climate Extremes in a Changing Climate): Review (document dated 18 June 2007) by the National Research Council. (link posted 26 June 2007) Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.7 (Impacts of Climate Variability and Change on Transportation Systems and Infrastructure -- Gulf Coast Study). Peer Review Plan posted. Also available as PDF file (documents posted on 21 June 2007). Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.5 (Effects of Climate Change on Energy Production and Use in the United States). The following items have been posted (links added 7 June 2007):
Synthesis and Assessment Product 1.3 (Re-analyses of historical climate data for key atmospheric features. Implications for attribution of causes of observed change): Notice of open meeting of the Product Development Committee for Synthesis and Assessment Product 1.3. Notice (dtd 4 June 2007) published in the Federal Register announcing meeting to be held 25-27 June 2007. See draft agenda (also available as PDF file) Synthesis and Assessment Product 3.3 (Weather and Climate Extremes in a Changing Climate). Notice of open meeting of the Product Development Committee for Synthesis and Assessment Product 3.3. Notice (dtd 6 June 2007) posted in the Federal Register announcing meeting to be held 25-28 June 2007. Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.3 (The effects of climate change on agriculture, land resources, water resources, and biodiversity). (links posted 6 June 2007)
Synthesis and Assessment Product 2.2 (North American carbon budget and implications for the global carbon cycle): Fourth draft [PDF] (dtd May 2007) posted (on 25 May 2007). Executive summary [PDF] also is available as a separate file. (links posted 7 June 2007) Synthesis and Assessment Product 2.1 (Scenarios of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Atmospheric Concentrations and Review of Integrated Scenario Development and Application). Draft reports (both dated April 2007) posted (April 25, 2007) pending final CCSP approval:
Synthesis and Assessment Product 3.1 (Climate Models: An Assessment of Strengths and Limitations for User Applications). Items posted on 22 May 2007:
Request for expert review of Climate Change 2007: Synthesis Report. The U.S. Climate Change Science Program requests expert review of this fourth and final volume of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fourth Assessment Report. Comments must be submitted by 27 June 2007 [Review period expired]. See also the Federal Register notice (dtd 21 May 2007) U.S. Climate Action Report -- 2006. Fourth National Communication of the U.S. under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Public Review Draft (posted 4 May 2007). See also Federal Register notice of 4 May 2007. The review draft is open for public comment until noon, 1 June 2007 (extended from the original deadline of 18 May 2007). (link posted 18 May 2007) Report to Congress: FY 2008 Federal Climate Change Expenditures Report to Congress. [PDF] Report (submitted 3 May 2007) from the Office of Management and Budget. (link posted 18 May 2007) Synthesis and Assessment Product 1.2 (Past Climate Variability and Change in the Arctic and at High Latitudes): Committee Establishment: United States Geological Survey--Climate Change Science Program Committee for Synthesis and Assessment Product 1.2. Notice published (11 May 2007) in the Federal Register. (link posted 15 May 2007) Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.2 (Thresholds of Change in Ecosystems): Committee Establishment: Climate Change Science Program Committee for Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.2. Notice published (11 May 2007) in the Federal Register.(link posted 15 May 2007) Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.6 (Analyses of the effects of global change on human health and welfare and human systems): Establishment of the Human Impacts of Climate Change Advisory Committee (HICCAC). Notice posted (10 May 2007) in the Federal Register. (link posted 15 May 2007) Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.1 (Coastal elevation and sensitivity to sea level rise): Coastal Elevations and Sea Level Rise Advisory Committee Meeting. Notice published (10 May 2007) in the Federal Register announcing 8 June meeting. (link posted 15 May 2007) United States Joins In Approving Summary Report on Climate Change Mitigation. Media note (4 May 2007) from the U.S. Department of State.See also: Climate Change 2007: Mitigation of Climate Change, links to information related to the Contribution of Working Group III to the Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. (posted 9 May 2007) Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.2 (Thresholds of Change in Ecosystems): Draft prospectus released along with invitation for public review and comment. See also Federal Register notice (dated 7 May 2007). (links posted 7 May 2007) Reorienting the U.S. Global Change Research Program Toward a User-Driven Research Endeavor. Hearing (3 May 2007) before House of Representatives, Committee on Science and Technology.
International Scientific Panel Approves Report on Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability. Panel indicates high confidence that “anthropogenic warming over the last three decades has had a discernible influence on many physical and biological systems” Press release (dated 6 April 2007) from the U.S. Climate Change Science Program. See also Climate Change 2007: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability. Summary for Policymakers, links to information related to the Contribution of Working Group II to the Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. (posted 6 April 2007) Synthesis and Assessment Product 3.4 (Abrupt Climate Change):
Synthesis and Assessment Product 3.2 (Climate Projections Based on Emissions Scenarios for long-lived radiatively active trace gases and future climate impacts of short-lived radiatively active gases and aerosols): The National Academies Board on Atmospheric Sciences (BASC) and Climate announces formation of a committee to provide a peer review of the draft S&A Product 3.2; and solicits nominations for committee membership. (link posted 26 Feb 2007). Synthesis and Assessment Product 3.3 (National Academies announce provisional appointments to committee to review the US CCSP draft Synthesis and Assessment Product (SAP) 3.3. Comments on the provisional appointments to a committee of the National Academies are being accepted until early March 2007. (posted 26 Feb 2007). Analysis of Global Change Assessments: Lessons Learned. Report (issued 23 Feb 2007) from the National Research Council identifying "the essential elements of effective global change assessments, including strategic framing, engagement of stakeholders, credible treatment of uncertainties, and a transparent interface between policymakers and scientists." The report also reviews lessons learned from past assessments. (link posted 23 Feb 2007) Synthesis and Assessment Product 2.2 (North American carbon budget and implications for the global carbon cycle): Comments on the Public Review Draft, along with the authors' responses (posted 23 February 2007). Synthesis and Assessment Product 2.4 (Trends in emissions of ozone-depleting substances, ozone layer recovery, and implications for ultraviolet radiation exposure): Final prospectus posted (also available as PDF file) (posted 9 February 2007). Also available: Comments on draft prospectus -- and authors' responses (posted 23 February 2007) U.S. Climate Change Science Program Provides Key Contributions to IPCC Fourth Assessment, press release (dtd 16 February 2007) from the U.S. CCSP.(posted 16 February 2007) Climate Change 2007: The Physical Science Basis. Links to information related to the Contribution of Working Group I to the Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. (link added 2 Feb 2007) Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.1 (Coastal elevation and sensitivity to sea level rise). Federal Register Notice (dtd 9 January 2006) announcing 29 January 2007 meeting of the Coastal Elevations and Sea Level Rise Advisory Committee (CESLAC). See also Members of the Coastal Elevations and Sea Level Rise Advisory Committee (CESLAC). (links posted 24 January 2007). 20069 January 2007. Meeting of the Product Development Committee (CPDC) for Synthesis and Assessment Product 3.3 (Weather and Climate Extremes in a Changing Climate). Meeting information will be available online on the CPDC-S&A 3.3 Web site. See Federal Register notice published on 18 December 2006. (link posted 29 Dec 2006) 8-10 January 2007. Open meeting of the Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) Product Development Committee (CPDC) for Synthesis and Assessment Product 5.3 (Decision support experiments and evaluations using seasonal to interannual forecasts and observational data). See the Federal Register notice published on 18 December 2006. (link posted 29 Dec 2006) Synthesis and Assessment Product 5.3 (Decision support experiments and evaluations using seasonal to interannual forecasts and observational data): Notes from 11 December 2006 meeting [PDF] are posted. (29 December 2006). Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.4 (Preliminary review of adaptation options for climate-sensitive ecosystems and resources): Request for nominations to the proposed Adaptation for Climate-Sensitive Ecosystems and Resources Advisory Committee (ACSERAC). Federal Register notice published (28 December 2006) by the Environmental Protection Agency. Nominations should be received by January 18, 2007. (link posted 29 Dec 2006) Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.6 (Analyses of the effects of global change on human health and welfare and human systems): Request for nominations to the proposed Human Impacts and Climate Change Advisory Committee (HICCAC). Federal Register notice issued (28 December 2006) by Environmental Protection Agency. Nominations should be received by January 18, 2007. (link posted 29 Dec 2006) A Review of the Impact of Climate Variability and Change on Aeroallergens and Their Associated Effects. Federal Register notice (dtd 29 Dec 2006) from the Environmental Protection Agency announcing 30-day review period for a draft report prepared by the National Center for Environmental Assessment. The report surveys the current state of knowledge of the potential impacts of climate change and climate variability on aeroallergens in the United States--including pollens, molds, and indoor allergens--and their associated allergenic illnesses. The public comment period ends January 29, 2007. Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.1 (Coastal elevation and sensitivity to sea level rise). Final prospectus posted (27 December 2006) Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.5 (Effects of Climate Change on Energy Production and Use in the United States). Public review draft [PDF] released. The 45-day public review period extends from 18 December 2006 through 1 February 2007. See the invitation letter from CCSP Acting Director, Bill Brennan.
Comments on the following Synthesis and Assessment Product draft prospectuses are posted (7 December 2006).
Synthesis and Assessment Product 5.2 (Best practice approaches for characterizing, communicating, and incorporating scientific uncertainty in decisionmaking): On 5-7 December 2006 there will be a meeting of the National Research Council committee reviewing the draft report. See the NRC's committee Web site for the agenda and other details. (posted 25 November 2007) Synthesis and Assessment Product 5.3 (Decision support experiments and evaluations using seasonal to interannual forecasts and observational data): Federal Register notice (dtd 20 November 2006) announces 11 December 2006 meeting of the Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) Product Development Committee (CPDC). "The meeting will include, but not be limited to, the following topics: (1) Discussion of procedures for completion of the first draft of the Synthesis and Assessment Product 5.3; (2) Discussion of plans for completion and submission of future drafts and procedures; (3) Discussion of a stakeholder workshop to be held in early January." (posted 25 November 2007) Vacancy Announcement: Administrative Assistant. Initial consideration will be given to applications received prior to Friday, December 8, 2006. Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis. (posted 9 November 2006) Synthesis and Assessment Product 1.2 (Past Climate Variability and Change in the Arctic and at High Latitudes): Draft prospectus is issued along with invitation to comment. Deadline for comments: 7 December 2006 [comment period now closed]. See Federal Register notice (dtd 7 November 2006). Synthesis and Assessment Product 3.4 (Abrupt Climate Change): Draft prospectus is issued along with invitation to comment. Deadline for comments: 7 December 2006 [comment period now closed]. See Federal Register notice (dtd 7 November 2006). Vacancy Announcement: Carbon Cycle and Ecosystems Program Specialist. Initial consideration will be given to applications received prior to 17 November 2006. Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis. (posted 7 November 2006) Synthesis and Assessment Product 1.3 (Re-analyses of historical climate data for key atmospheric features. Implications for attribution of causes of observed change). Federal Register notice (dated 2 Nov 2006) establishing Product Development Committee (CPDC) under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere will appoint no more than 20 members, with "a balanced representation among preeminent scientists, educators, and experts." Final prospectuses issued (30 October 2006) for the following Synthesis and Assessment Products:
30-31 October 2006. Workshop for Synthesis and Assessment Product 3.2 (Climate Projections Based on Emissions Scenarios for long-lived radiatively active trace gases and future climate impacts of short-lived radiatively active gases and aerosols). Princeton, New Jersey. This workshop is open to the interested public. Its purpose is to present the results of numerical model projections of future climate driven by specific scenarios listed in the Prospectus and to provide information for producing the report. See details, including agenda. (posted 26 October 2006). Synthesis and Assessment Product 2.4 (Trends in emissions of ozone-depleting substances, ozone layer recovery, and implications for ultraviolet radiation exposure): Draft prospectus is issued along with invitation to comment. Deadline for comments: 16 November 2006. See Federal Register notice (dtd 17 October 2006). (posted 17 October 2006)
Synthesis and Assessment Product 2.2 (North American carbon budget and implications for the global carbon cycle [also known as the Prototype State of the Carbon Cycle Report (SOCCR) focused on North America]) (links posted 19 Sep 2006)
Available upon request: U.S. Government collation in support of the Expert and Government Review of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group III Fourth Assessment Report. To obtain a copy, please submit a request to . (posted 18 September 2006) Synthesis and Assessment Product 5.3 (Decision support experiments and evaluations using seasonal to interannual forecasts and observational data). Federal Register Notice (dtd 18 Sep 2006) announces Product Development Committee (CPDC) under the Federal Advisory Committee Act and the General Services Administration (GSA) rule of Federal Advisory Committee Management (link posted 18 September 2006). Synthesis and Assessment Product Product 2.1 (Scenarios of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Atmospheric Concentrations and Review of Integrated Scenario Development and Application): Peer-review comments on first draft of Part B (dtd 28 March 2006) along with the responses of the author team. (posted 11 August 2006) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group III Contribution to the Fourth Assessment Report of the IPCC: Government and Expert Review. The second-order draft of Climate Change 2007: Mitigation of Climate Change is available for expert and government review. Comments were due 23 August 2006 [comment period now closed]. The draft report is available along with instructions and related materials. See also Federal Register notice (dtd 24 July 2006). (links posted 1 August 2006). Synthesis and Assessment Products 2.1 (Scenarios of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Atmospheric Concentrations and Review of Integrated Scenario Development and Application) and 3.1 (Climate Models: An Assessment of Strengths and Limitations for User Applications). Federal Register notice (31 July 2006) announces meeting of Climate Change Science Program Product Development Advisory Committee (CPDAC), to be held on 17-18 August 2006. Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.4 (Preliminary review of adaptation options for climate-sensitive ecosystems and resources). Final prospectus is issued along with comments on the draft prospectus. (posted 31 July 2006) Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.6 (Analyses of the effects of global change on human health and welfare and human systems). Final prospectus is issued along with comments on the draft prospectus. (posted 31 July 2006) Synthesis and Assessment Product 3.2 (Climate Projections Based on Emissions Scenarios for long-lived radiatively active trace gases and future climate impacts of short-lived radiatively active gases and aerosols). Draft prospectus is issued along with invitation to comment. Deadline for comments: 28 August 2006 [comment period now closed]. See Federal Register notice (dtd 28 July 2006). Available upon request: U.S. Government collation in support of the Expert and Government Review of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group II Fourth Assessment Report. To obtain a copy, please submit a request to . (posted 25 July 2006). Synthesis and Assessment Product 3.3 (Weather and Climate Extremes in a Changing Climate): Final prospectus is issued along with comments on the draft prospectus. (links posted 20 July 2006) Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.1 (Coastal elevation and sensitivity to sea level rise). Request for nominations to the Coastal Elevations and Sea Level Rise Advisory Committee (CESLAC). Notice by EPA published (19 July 2006) in the Federal Register. Deadline for nominations: twenty-one days of the date of this Federal Register notice. Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.7 (Impacts of Climate Variability and Change on Transportation Systems and Infrastructure -- Gulf Coast Study) (links posted 7 July 2006):
Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.1 (Coastal elevation and sensitivity to sea level rise) (links posted 6 July 2006):
Synthesis and Assessment Product 2.1 (Scenarios of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Atmospheric Concentrations and Review of Integrated Scenario Development and Application): Public review draft (Parts A and B) released along with invitation for public review and comment. Comments on Part A of the draft report will be accepted through August 10, 2006; comments on Part B of the draft report will be accepted through August 14, 2006. [Review period has ended; comments no longer are accepted]. (posted 26 June 2006) Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.3 (The effects of global change on agriculture, biodiversity, land, and water resources): Draft prospectus released along with invitation for public review and comment. Comments on the draft prospectus will be accepted through 26 July. [Public review period now closed; comments no longer are accepted] (posted 30 June 2006) Climate Science in Support of Decision Making. Final report of the CCSP Workshop held November 14-16, 2005. (posted 20 June 2006) Brennan takes helm of U.S. Climate Change Science Program. Press release (dtd 19 June 2006) from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). (posted 19 June 2006) Available upon request: U.S. Government collation in support of the Expert and Government Review of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group I Fourth Assessment Report. To obtain a copy, please submit a request to . (posted 13 June 2006) Draft prospectuses for the following Synthesis and Assessment products were posted on 12 June 2006:
Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.7. Impacts of Climate Variability and Change on Transportation Systems and Infrastructure -- Gulf Coast Study. Final prospectus is posted. (31 May 2006) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group II Contribution to the Fourth Assessment Report of the IPCC: Government and Expert Review. The second-order draft of Climate Change 2007: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability is available for expert and government review. Comments are due 28 June 2006. The draft report is available along with instructions and related materials. See also Federal Register notice (dtd 26 May 2006). (links posted 26 May 2006).[Note: The comment period is closed and the draft report no longer is available.]
Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.5: Effects of Climate Change on Energy Production and Use in the United States. Final prospectus and Public review comments on draft prospectus posted. (dtd 24 April 2006) Synthesis and Assessment Product 5.3: Decision support experiments and evaluations using seasonal to interannual forecasts and observational data. Final prospectus and Public review comments on draft prospectus posted. (dtd 24 April 2006) Draft Prospectus, Synthesis and Assessment Product 3.3 (Climate Extremes: Analysis of the Observed Changes and Variations and Prospects for the Future). Document (dated 12 April 2006) issued along with invitation to comment. Deadline for comments: 12 May 2006 [review period now is closed]. See Federal Register notice (all items posted 12 April 2006). Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group I Contribution to the Fourth Assessment Report of the IPCC: Government and Expert Review. The second-order draft of Climate Change 2007: The Physical Science Basis is available for expert and government review. The draft report is available along with instructions and related materials. Comments were due 9 May 2006 [comment period now is closed]. See also Federal Register notice (dtd 7 April 2006). (posted 7 April 2006). Synthesis & Assessment Product 1.1 (Temperature Trends in the Lower Atmosphere: Steps for Understanding and Reconciling Differences) (items posted on 15 March 2006): Synthesis & Assessment Product 5.1 (Uses and limitations of observations, data, forecasts, and other projections in decision support for selected sectors and regions) (posted 28 February 2006):
Synthesis & Assessment Product 4.5 (Effects of Climate Change on Energy Production and Use ): Draft prospectus open for review & comment. See invitation from CCSP Director James R. Mahoney. (posted 23 February 2006) Synthesis & Assessment Product 2.2 (North American carbon budget and implications for the global carbon cycle) (posted 14 February 2006):
Public review comments on draft prospectus for Synthesis and Assessment Product 3.1 (Climate Models: An Assessment of Strengths and Limitations for User Applications). (posted 6 February 2006) Final prospectus for Synthesis & Assessment Product 3.1 (Climate Models: An Assessment of Strengths and Limitations for User Applications). Also available as PDF file. (posted 31 January 2006) New CCSP "InfoSheets." These brief documents (dated January 2006) are available in both HTML format and as 2-4 page PDF files.
8-9 February 2005. Meeting of Product Development Committee for Synthesis and Assessment Product 1.1 (CPDC--S&A 1.1). Location: Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport, Chicago, Illinois. See Notice published in the Federal Register on 19 January 2006 and agenda [PDF] . (posted 19 January 2006). Invitation for Expert Review of First Order Draft, IPCC Working Group III Fourth Assessment Report. [PDF] Invitation from Working Group co-chairs, Bert Metz and Ogunlade Davidson. The draft report is available for review by experts from 28 November 2005 until 20 January 2006. If you wish to review the report, please notify the IPCC via email at ipcc3tsu@mnp.nl, noting your contact details and your area of expertise. (posted 12 January 2006)
2005Synthesis and Assessment Product 2.1 (Scenarios of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Atmospheric Concentrations and Review of Integrated Scenario Development and Application):
CCSP Workshop on Climate Science in Support of Decision Making (held Nov 2005) . Latest additions include: (updated 13 Dec 2005): Public Review Draft of Synthesis and Assessment Product 1.1: "Temperature trends in the lower atmosphere – steps for understanding and reconciling differences." Open for comment until COB 4 January 2006. See invitation to comment and instructions. (posted 17 November 2005)
Intergovernemental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group (WG) I First Order Draft Review. The First Order Draft of the WG I report is available for expert review from 12 September to 4 November 2005. If you would like to review this draft and have not already provided IPCC Working Group I with your contact details please register. [Update: Registration CLOSED on 21 Oct. 2005. Reviews are due Friday, 4 Nov. 2005.] Intergovernemental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group II First Order Draft Review. The First Order draft of the WG II report is available for expert review from 12 September to 4 November 2005. If you would like to review this draft and have not already provided your contact details to IPCC Working Group II, please inform the Technical Support Unit at ipcc-wg2@metoffice.gov.uk. Start of Government/Expert Review of 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories. Letter (dtd 12 September 2005) to expert reviewers from Thelma Krug and Taka
Hiraishi (Co-Chairs, Task Force Bureau, National Greenhouse Gas Inventories
Programme, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [IPCC]). The letter invites reviewers to contribute to the Expert Review of the Second Order Draft of the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (2006 Guidelines). The review started on 12
Climate Change: Federal Reports on Climate Change Funding Should Be Clearer and More Complete. Report (dtd August 2005) from the Government Accountability Office (GAO). (link posted 26 September 2005) Stakeholders Workshop, on Synthesis & Assessment Product 4.5 (Effects of Global Change on Energy Production and Use). Participants will discuss the scope of the product. The workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, 27 September 2005 in North Bethesda, Maryland. See announcement and agenda. (posted 23 September 2005) Vacancy Announcement. Climate Change Specialist. Head of IPCC AR4 Synthesis Report Technical Support Unit [PDF]. Announcement (dtd 14 September 2005) from the Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Application deadline: 15 October 2005. [Note: Application period now closed] (link posted 22 Sept 2005) Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) Product Development Committee (CPDC) for Synthesis and Assessment Product 1.1. Notice published in the Federal Register (9 Sep 2005), announcing formation of the CPDC and inviting comments. The committee "will consist of no more than 30 members to be appointed by the Under Secretary to assure a balanced representation among preeminent scientists, educators, and experts reflecting the full scope of the scientific issues addressed in CCSP Synthesis and Assessment Product 1.1. The CPDC-S&A 1.1 will function solely as an advisory body, and in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Its charter will be filed under the Act, 15 days from the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. " Updated Schedule and Scope of the CCSP Synthesis and Assessment Products. Letter from Jim Mahoney (Director, CCSP) to Senator Jim DeMint (Republican, South Carolina). (link posted 20 July 2005) Testimony of Jim Mahoney (Director, CCSP), at Hearing on Global Climate Change Policy and Budget Review. Hearing before the U.S. Congress, Senate, Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Subcommittee on Global Climate Change and Impacts, 20 July 2005, Washington, DC. (link posted 20 July 2005). Director of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program Announces Retirement Plans. Press release (dtd 19 July 2005) from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (link posted 19 July 2005) National Research Council (NRC) Seeks Nominations for Oversight Committee. The NRC is establishing a committee to oversee the Climate Change Science Program. The council seeks nominations for members of this committee. Please refer to the announcement for additional information and to submit nominations (link posted 19 July 2005). See also: CCSP, NRC Agree to Create Review Committee for Advising, Evaluating Climate Research Activities, press release (dtd 27 June 2005) from the CCSP. (posted 27 June 2005) Seeking Nominations. The National Research Council's Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate is seeking nominations for an ad hoc committee to identify lessons learned from past global change assessments and to guide future global change assessment activities of the CCSP. All nominations were due by Tuesday, July 12, 2005. (posted 28 June 2005) Thinking Strategically: The Appropriate Use of Metrics for the Climate Change Science Program (Prepublication Version, 2005). Report (dtd May 2005) from the National Research Council (NRC). Presents the findings of "a committee to develop quantitative metrics and performance measures for documenting progress and evaluating future performance for selected areas of global change and climate change research." (link posted 24 May 2005) Review of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program’s Synthesis and Assessment Product on Temperature Trends in the Lower Atmosphere. Report (issued 3 May 2005) from the National Research Council, Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate (BASC). "Provides a review of the CCSP’s draft synthesis and assessment product on “Temperature Trends in the Lower Atmosphere: Steps for Understanding and Reconciling Differences,” [Product 1.1] considering, for example, if the goals and objectives are clearly described, if the findings and recommendations are supported by evidence and analysis, if the presentation and organization is effective, if it is scientifically objective and policy neutral, and how it might be improved." (link posted 10 May 2005) Climate Change Assessment: Administration Did Not Meet Reporting Deadline [PDF]. Report (dtd 14 April 2005; publicly released 22 April 2005) from the U.S. Congress, Government Accountability Office. (link posted 22 April 2005) Preparation of Fourth U.S. Climate Action Report. Federal Register notice from the U.S. Department of State, 8 April 2005. The U.S. Government is currently preparing its fourth national communication to the Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The report is due by 1 January 2006. This announcement solicits contributions and input on the issues to be covered in the report. Written comments should be received on or before noon, April 29, 2005. The State Department intends to make available for public review a draft report in summer 2005. (link posted 18 April 2005) Invitation to Comment on Draft Prospectus for Product 4-7. Invitation (from from James R. Mahoney, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere & Director, U.S. Climate Change Science Program) to comment on the draft prospectus for Synthesis & Assessment Product 4.7, Impacts of Climate Change and Variability on Transportation Systems and Infrastructure: Gulf Coast Study. The deadline for comments is 5 May 2005. (posted 1 April 2005) 10-11 May 2005. Lakewood, CO. Past climate variability and change in the Arctic and at high latitudes: Scoping Workshop. The open workshop will explore the content and structure of Synthesis and Assesment Product 1.2 (Past Climate Variability and Change in the Arctic and at High Latitudes). It also will identify technical leads for the product. (posted 22 March 2005) Richard Moss recognized by Secretary of Energy for leadership in global and climate change research. Press release (dtd 17 February 2005) from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Richard Moss, director of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program Office, has received the Distinguished Associate Award from the Department of Energy. (posted 8 March 2005) The CCSP Strategic Plan plan calls for the creation of a series of more than 20 synthesis and assessment reports. Listed below are links to the latest postings related to these products.
IPCC Special Report on Carbon Dioxide Storage and Capture, U.S. Government Review. Invitation to comment on the draft special report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Working Group III. Page includes links to instructions and to drafts. [comment period closed on 23 Feb 2005](links posted 13 January 2005) Radiative Forcing of Climate Change: Expanding the Concept and Addressing Uncertainties. Report (released 16 Dec 2004) from the National Academies' Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate. The report, requested by the CCSP, examines the current state of knowledge regarding the direct and indirect radiative forcing effects of gases, aerosols, land-use, and solar variability on the climate of the Earth's surface and atmosphere. It also identifies research needed to improve our understanding of these effects. (link posted 4 Jan 2005)
2004Guidelines for Producing CCSP Synthesis and Assessment Products: Announcement Letter. Letter (dtd 2 Dec 2004) from James R. Mahoney, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere & Director, U.S. Climate Change Science Program, announcing release of Guidelines for Producing CCSP Synthesis and Assessment Products. See also notice (dtd 13 Dec 2004) in Federal Register. The Federal Register notice also is available as a PDF file. (links updated 13 Dec 2004) Review of Draft Guidelines, CCSP Synthesis and Assessment Products. Also available as PDF file. (posted 2 Dec 2004) IPCC/TEAP Special Report on Safeguarding the Ozone Layer and the Global Climate System: Issues Related to Hydrofluorocarbons and Perfluorocarbons. U.S. Government Review. Draft special report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP). The draft report, posted for review, assesses scientific and technical information related to alternatives to ozone-depleting substances. The draft was open for comments until 2 November 2004 [review period now closed] (posted 22 September 2004)
Our Changing Planet. The U.S. Climate Change Science Program for Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005. A Report by the Climate Change Science Program and the Subcommittee on Global Change Research. A Supplement to the President’s Fiscal Year 2004 and 2005 Budgets. See also press release (dtd 25 Aug 2004) from the U.S. Climate Change Science Program: U.S. Climate Change Science Program Releases Our Changing Planet: The U.S. Climate Change Science Program for Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005. (posted 25 Aug 2004). Invitation to Comment on Draft Prospectus for Synthesis & Assessment Product 1.1, Temperature Trends in the Lower Atmosphere: Steps for Understanding and Reconciling Differences. (posted 7 July 2004) [public comment period ended 12 August 2004]. The prospectus describes the proposed focus of the report and the process that will be used to prepare it. The CCSP requests expert and public comments on the prospectus to ensure that Product 1.1 meets the highest scientific standards, that the information provided is relevant, and that is prepared openly and fairly. The prospectus will be revised if necessary to conform fully with the final version of Guidelines for Developing CCSP Synthesis and Assessment Products. The final guidelines (draft version posted on 29 March 2004) will be posted on this site soon. Announcements related to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) (last updated 11 June 2004) CCSP Communications Program: Information on Abrupt Climate Change. (updated 27 May 2004) Invitation to Submit Comments on Draft Guidelines for Producing CCSP Synthesis and Assessment Products. (dtd 29 March 2004) See also:
Synthesis and Assessment Products: Summary Information. Product-by-product information (participating agencies & working groups, etc). (updated 26 March 2004). Climate Change Science Program Hosts Ecosystems Workshop. Press release (dtd 23 Feb 2004) announcing workshop hosted by the U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) Ecosystems Interagency Working Group. The three day workshop starts on 23 February 2004 and is being held in Silver Spring, Maryland. During the three-day workshop, participants will provide input on specific areas of ecosystem science and work to develop approaches for conducting further research that will yield improved ecosystem management in the context of a changing climate. (posted 23 Feb 2004) Implementing Climate and Global Change Research: A Review of the Final U.S. Climate Change Science Program Strategic Plan. Report (issued 18 Feb 2004) from the National Research Council (NRC). See also the NRC press release (also issued 18 Feb 2004), Government Climate Change Research Plan Provides Guiding Vision And Should Be Implemented, But Needs Additional Funding. (posted 18 Feb 2004).
2003Synthesis and Assessment Products: Table of Agency Leads. Agencies and interagency working groups responsible for producing the "synthesis and assessment" reports called for under the CCSP Strategic Plan. (posted 24 December 2003). Call for U.S. Nominations to serve as Authors and/or Reviewers of the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report (AR4). Note: The deadline for nominations was 12:00 noon on Monday January 5, 2004. The U.S. government no longer is accepting nominations. Issued by the U.S. Climate Change Science Program on behalf of the U.S. Department of State on 4 December 2003.
U.S. Climate Change Technology Program. New website (unveiled 1 Dec 2003), includes two major documents, both dated November 2003: Presentations to the National Research Council (NRC) at its Public Meeting to Discuss U.S. Climate Change Science Program Strategic Plan (on 25 August 2003 in Washington, DC). The NRC Committee is charged with reviewing the Strategic Plan. In addition to statements from representatives of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program, the agenda included a presentation from Dave Conover, Director of the U.S. Climate Change Technology Program. (posted 3 September 2003) Earth Observation Summit. Materials from the U.S.-sponsored meeting held on 31 July 2003. (posted 4 August 2003) Bush Administration Launches Historic Federal Climate Change Initiatives. "Advances Understanding of Climate Variability, Potential Responses and Options." Press release (dtd 24 July 2003) from the U.S. Climate Change Science Program. (posted 24 July 2003) Strategic Plan for the U.S. Climate Change Science Program and related material. The plan was issued by the Climate Change Science Program and the Subcommittee on Global Change Research:(posted 24 July 2003) Commerce Secretary Evans and Energy Secretary Abraham Unveil Climate Change Initiatives. Commerce Secretary Don Evans and Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham will unveil the Bush Administration's strategic plan on long-term global climate variability and change at a press conference on Thursday, July 24. Press Release (dtd 23 July 2003) from the U.S. Climate Change Science Program. (posted 23 July 2003) Testimony of James Mahoney, Director of CCSP, before US Senate field hearing on Carbon Sequestration. Hearing held by Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Subcommittee on Science, Technology and Space, on 6 June 2003 in Manhattan, Kansas. (posted 11 June 2003) CCSP Announces New Release Date for Revised Strategic Plan. Press Release (dtd 27 March 2003) from the U.S. Climate Change Science Program. (posted 27 March 2003) Fiscal Year 2004 Climate Change Research Initiative [PDF]. Document (dtd 13 March 2003) from the U.S. Climate Change Science Program. (link posted 14 March 2003) Science Program Director Lauds NRC Study Plan Review. Press release (dtd 27 Feb 2003) from the US Climate Change Science Program. (link posted 27 Feb 2003) Government Climate-Change Research Plan Is Good Start, But Major Improvements Needed to Meet Nation's Needs. Press release (dtd 25 Feb 2003) from the National Academy of Sciences. Announces release of report by the National Research Council reviewing the Climate Change Science Program's draft Strategic Plan. The NRC report, Planning Climate and Global Change Research: A Review of the Draft U.S. Climate Change Science Program Strategic Plan, is available online. See also webcast of public briefing by the National Academies held on Wed, 26 February 2003 (links updated 27 Feb 2003). Public Comments on the Strategic Plan. Read through the written comments submitted by Strategic Plan reviewers. (posted 22 January 2003) Testimony of James R. Mahoney, Ph.D. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere. Presented before the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. Hearing on Climate Change -- Greenhouse Gas Reductions and Trading System, 8 January 2003, Washington, DC. See also press release (dtd 8 January 2003). A video file of the entire hearing is available on the C-SPAN Technology/Science page. Additional statements and testimony from the hearing is available from the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. (posted 8 January 2003)
2002Our Changing Planet. The Fiscal Year 2003 US Global Change Research Program and Climate Change Research Initiative [PDF, 1.6 Mb] List of Participants in the Planning Workshop for Scientists and Stakeholders. (posted 18 Dec 2002). Records of the Planning Workshop for Scientists and Stakeholders (Washington, DC, 3-5 December 2002). (updated 10 December 2002) C-Span's Science/Technology Archives. For the following portions of the workshop (3-5 Dec 2002, Washington, DC), video files are available online:
Climate Experts Review U.S. Policy. Segment from National Public Radio's Morning Edition (4 Dec 2002). C-Span's Washington Journal. (go to C-SPAN home page and enter "Mahoney" in "video search" box). Video archives include 30 minute interview (dtd 4 December 2002) with James Mahoney, Director, US Climate Change Science Science Program. During the program Dr. Mahoney "discusses the choices the federal government has to address global climate change." To access the interview, drop down the list of archived programs. Planning Workshop for Scientists and Stakeholders: Photo Gallery. Includes hundreds of photos from the 3-5 December 2002 workshop. Strategy for Climate Change Research Defined at Science Workshop. Press release (dtd 3 Dec 2002) from NOAA. (link posted 5 Dec 2002). FY02 and FY03 Climate and Global Change Interagency Inventory. The Climate and Global Change Interagency Inventory Data Sheet (dtd August 2002) is a working document that includes information provided by federal agencies regarding their climate and global change research activities. The data differ in some respects from information reported in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2002 and FY 2003 editions of Our Changing Planet, the annual U.S. Global Change Research Program report to Congress. Some of these discrepancies are the result of differences between requested and enacted levels of funding. In addition, some programs in the President's FY03 request as part of CCRI were not labeled as CCRI programs in the inventory. (links posted 5 December 2002) White Papers prepared in support of the Strategic Plan for the Climate Change Science Program:
Agenda for Planning Workshop for Scientists & Stakeholders. (posted 25 November 2002) Structure of Planning Workshop for Scientists & Stakeholders. (posted 25 November 2002) Strategic Plan: (posted 11 November 2002) A fully updated strategic plan for the combined US Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) and Climate Change Research Initiative (CCRI). Available for review; comments accepted until 18 January 2003 [Note that the period for submitting comments has expired (on 18 January 2003]. It was the focus of a public workshop in Washington, DC on 3-5 December 2002. Letter to President Bush on Climate Change Science and Technology Plan. Letter (dtd 9 Sep 2002) from Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham and Donald Evans, Secretary of Commerce. Also available as PDF | |||||||||||||||
Preview of Our Changing Planet:
The U.S. Climate Change Science Program for Fiscal Year 2008
Our Changing Planet. The U.S. Climate Change Science Program for Fiscal Year 2007
U.S. Climate Change Technology Program Strategic Plan
Public Comment Period for Charting the Course for Ocean Science in the United States: Research Priorities for the Next Decade
Our Changing Planet. The U.S. Climate Change Science Program for Fiscal Year 2006
Thinking Strategically: The Appropriate Use of Metrics for the Climate Change Science Program.
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