Thursday, September 10, 2009

Observations from the World Climate Conference-3

On Friday, September 11, 3:30- 4:30pm please sit in on a conversation with Dr. Jane Lubchenco, under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator, about World Climate Conference-3. Dr. Lubchenco just returned from leading the U.S. Delegation to the conference last week in Geneva.


Hosted by the World Meteorological Organization, the conference, which brought together more than 2,000 climate scientists, sectoral experts and decision-makers, established a Global Framework for Climate Services to “strengthen production, availability, delivery and application of science-based climate prediction and services.”


Dr. Lubchenco will offer her observations and impressions from the conference, sharing some insights into the valuable collaboration and lessons learned from both the scientific segments, the meetings she attended and comments from heads of state from around the world. Climate change is a shared challenge, and this conference confirmed the pressing need for increased collaboration and coordination to improve the science and observations that support the development of climate information as well as the need to improve the coordination and delivery of climate information and services in all countries.


The call will be moderated by newly appointed NOAA Director of External Affairs, Andy Winer, and Dr. Lubchenco will take questions from participants.

Dial-in information:

Toll Free Number: 877-457-9382

International Number: 1-630-395-0031

Participant Passcode: CLIMATE

Please contact Jennifer Austin at 202-302-9047 if you have any questions.

For more information about the conference go to:

World Climate Conference 3 information: http://www.wmo.int/wcc3/page_en.php

NOAA homepage:

http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2009/20090904_wcc3closing.html

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