Attribution of multi-annual to decadal changes in the climate system

22-24 September 2021 Virtual workshop (free registration and attendance)
Attribution of multi-annual to decadal changes in the climate system

Understanding the drivers of multi-annual to decadal changes in the climate system is essential for building confidence in forecasts, for quantifying hazards, and for developing robust adaptation and mitigation policies. However, our capability in this regard is very immature, as highlighted by the recent debate around the temporary slowdown in global surface warming in the early 21st century. Hence, the WCRP Lighthouse Activity on Explaining and Predicting Earth System Change is being developed to address this need.

The aim of this workshop on “Attribution of multi-annual to decadal changes in the climate system” is to document current research, identify challenges, and explore potential pathways towards building an operational capability to attribute multi-annual to decadal changes in the climate system on global-to-regional scales.

Key areas to be addressed include:

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