The National Academies’ upcoming study will examine extreme event attribution and assess the field’s current scientific knowledge and potential. The Academies will organize public information sessions in March and April, including a workshop on the challenges, opportunities, and applications related to extreme events and impact attribution. The committee is also seeking technical contributions for the study. Please continue reading for more information on each opportunity. The project webpage provides additional details about the study.

Methods, Approaches, and Datasets for Extreme Event Attribution, Information-gathering meeting on March 3, 2025

Engage in this virtual information-gathering session to critically assess the existing approaches to extreme event attribution, address challenges, and explore opportunities for future advancements. The session will thoroughly examine the strengths and limitations of currently utilized methodologies, emerging techniques, datasets, potential for standardization, and improvement areas.

Process-based Modeling Approaches for Attribution Science: Challenges and Opportunities, Information-gathering meeting on March 11, 2025

Reliable climate models are essential for the adequate attribution of extreme events. The National Academies invites you to join this virtual information-gathering session to explore the challenges and opportunities of physical, process-based modeling approaches that support attribution science. This session will analyze the challenges, needs, and current capabilities of large-scale and fine-scale modeling.

Extreme Event and Impact Attribution: Challenges, Opportunities, and Applications Workshop, Virtual & In-person, Irvine, CA on April 1-2, 2025

Join the National Academies for a comprehensive workshop on April 1st and 2nd, 2025, to explore the challenges and opportunities related to extreme events and impact attribution. This event will provide a platform for participants to discuss the intricacies of attributing extreme events, respective impacts, and the practical applications of attribution science in decision-making and communication.

Key Dates

  • March 3, 2025: Information-gathering meeting 1
  • March 11, 2025: Information-gathering meeting 2
  • April 1-2, 2025: Public workshop
  • April 18, 2025: Deadline for technical input

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