Masterclass | Drought in a Future Climate
LOCATION
Virtual - Hosted on Zoom
Although global precipitation is projected to increase during the 21st Century, there is a growing body of evidence that drought will become significantly more common in a future, warmer climate. To explain the apparent contradiction, this talk will describe what drought is, how it develops and what triggers severe events. Model simulations of present and future climate will be used to explore how warmer temperatures, combined with changing seasonality can lead to aridification, even in regions where annual precipitation is projected to increase. Worsening drought may have a devastating effect on the vulnerable populations of the global south. With this in mind, the final part of the talk will reflect on how sub-seasonal - seasonal forecasts may mitigate these impacts, and ultimately build resilience to climate change.
Speaker
Speaker: Prof Emily Black
Emily Black is Professor of Terrestrial Processes and Climate at the University of Reading, and a senior scientist at the National Centre for Atmospheric Sciences. She currently directs the TAMSAT drought monitoring and forecasting programme, which provides climate services to African financial, agricultural, and humanitarian sectors. Her research interests centre on variability and change in the hydrological cycle.
Responders
Geoff Darch
Geoff Darch is Head of Supply Demand Strategy at Anglian Water, responsible for supply and demand forecasting, demand management strategy, investment planning, water trading and the early-stage development of new resource options. Geoff also hosts a research group including several co-supervised PhD students investigating drought and climate change risks. Geoff is a Non-Executive Director of Water Resources East, the regional, multi-sector membership organisation pioneering new approaches to managing water resources.
Prior to joining Anglian Water in 2017, Geoff spent 16 years in consultancy, advising on infrastructure-related climate risks and adaptation for clients including international finance institutions, government departments, environmental agencies and utility companies.
Geoff has a PhD in hydro-climatology, is a Chartered Scientist, and a Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society.
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Masterclass Series Abstract
Continuing its online Meteorological Masterclasses in partnership with the University of Reading, the Society is pleased to announce a new series for Spring 2024.
During this series, three leading experts from the University of Reading will discuss the latest scientific advances for understanding and predicting weather, climate, and its impacts.
These masterclasses are intended to provide support for professionals working in Meteorology and Climate Science, and its operational applications who wish to remain up to date on recent scientific developments in the field.
This series includes the following talks:
- The Record-Breaking Temperatures of 2023
- Cities and Climate Change
Although global precipitation is projected to increase during the 21st Century, there is a growing body of evidence that drought will become significantly more common in a future, warmer climate. To explain the apparent contradiction, this talk will describe what drought is, how it develops and what triggers severe events. Model simulations of present and future climate will be used to explore how warmer temperatures, combined with changing seasonality can lead to aridification, even in regions where annual precipitation is projected to increase. Worsening drought may have a devastating effect on the vulnerable populations of the global south. With this in mind, the final part of the talk will reflect on how sub-seasonal - seasonal forecasts may mitigate these impacts, and ultimately build resilience to climate change.
Speaker
Speaker: Prof Emily Black
Emily Black is Professor of Terrestrial Processes and Climate at the University of Reading, and a senior scientist at the National Centre for Atmospheric Sciences. She currently directs the TAMSAT drought monitoring and forecasting programme, which provides climate services to African financial, agricultural, and humanitarian sectors. Her research interests centre on variability and change in the hydrological cycle.
Responders
Geoff Darch
Geoff Darch is Head of Supply Demand Strategy at Anglian Water, responsible for supply and demand forecasting, demand management strategy, investment planning, water trading and the early-stage development of new resource options. Geoff also hosts a research group including several co-supervised PhD students investigating drought and climate change risks. Geoff is a Non-Executive Director of Water Resources East, the regional, multi-sector membership organisation pioneering new approaches to managing water resources.
Prior to joining Anglian Water in 2017, Geoff spent 16 years in consultancy, advising on infrastructure-related climate risks and adaptation for clients including international finance institutions, government departments, environmental agencies and utility companies.
Geoff has a PhD in hydro-climatology, is a Chartered Scientist, and a Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society.
Registration
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Registration for this event is closed.
If you have any queries with regards to this event or require any further information please contact us at meetings@rmets.org.
We take data privacy seriously. Please read the RMetS privacy policy to find out more.
Masterclass Series Abstract
Continuing its online Meteorological Masterclasses in partnership with the University of Reading, the Society is pleased to announce a new series for Spring 2024.
During this series, three leading experts from the University of Reading will discuss the latest scientific advances for understanding and predicting weather, climate, and its impacts.
These masterclasses are intended to provide support for professionals working in Meteorology and Climate Science, and its operational applications who wish to remain up to date on recent scientific developments in the field.
This series includes the following talks:
- The Record-Breaking Temperatures of 2023
- Cities and Climate Change
