[ANNOUNCEMENT] 2018 APCC S2S Training Program

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2018 APEC Climate Center S2S Training Program

  • The APEC Climate Center (APCC) is hosting a training program with the title APCC in the Forefront of S2S Forecast: Leading the way in the fight against extreme phenomena from July 23rd to July 28th to be held in Busan, Korea and is now accepting applications until Friday 4th May, 2018 KST. The 1-week training program aims improve participants’ forecast skills by increasing their understanding of atmospheric phenomena in an S2S (Subseasonal-to-Seasonal) timescale, which often result in extreme events. The training will aid the participants on developing new strategies to reduce risks of natural disasters in developing countries, which are especially vulnerable to extreme events, in climate-related application fields such as water resources, agriculture, and disaster management.

  • The program will be taught by a highly qualified and diverse team of scientists and will consist of theoretical and practical components. Participants who successfully complete the training program will receive a certificate of completion. The airfare, accommodation and meals will be supported by APCC.

  • Located in Busan, South Korea, APCC aims to realize the APEC vision of regional prosperity by providing climate information services and technical support for better regional planning and reduction of economic losses caused by adverse climate conditions. APCC produces real-time operational climate prediction information from the S2S timescale with contributions from over 17 institutions in the APEC region. APCC's skills in seasonal forecast and S2S forecast based on the collection of this data have been acknowledged to be of a field-leading level. Based on this progress by APCC, the training program aims to emphasize the importance of utilizing S2S forecasts, especially concerning extreme atmospheric phenomena and natural disasters. More information about the Center and its activities can be found at www.apcc21.org

Period & Venue

  • • Monday 23rd - Saturday 28th, July 2018 / APEC Climate Center, Busan, the Republic of Korea

Topic

  • Title: APCC in the Forefront of S2S Forecast: Leading the way in the fight against extreme phenomena The detailed contents of the program are subject to change

Sessions

Contents

Lectures

 

Understanding the climate prediction system

 

Understanding APCC’s seasonal forecast

 

Understanding key S2S phenomena: Intraseasonal oscillation

 

Understanding APCC’s S2S forecast

 

Hands-on Sessions

 

Analyzing the impacts of Boreal Summer Intraseasonal Oscillation (BSISO) on each nation’s rainfall

- Preprocessing for observation data in the targeted region

- Analyzing the atmospheric circulation system based on BSISO phases

- Understanding the impact of each BSISO phase on the local climate in the targeted region

- Displaying the analysis result by using a graphic tool

 

Presentation

 

* Participant's presentation based on the results of the lecture and the practical session

 

Target Applicants

  • • Working-level staff from:
  • - National Meteorological and Hydrological Services, or;
  • - National research institutes in water related fields in developing countries
  • • Applicants who are preferably from APEC economies, ASEAN, or the Pacific Islands
  • Applicants who are willing and able to make a substantive contribution to their home nation’s efforts against climate variability with what he/she has learned from APCC

General Requirements and Assessment Criteria

  • Understanding of basic science in climate system
  • • Oral and written communication skills in English
  • - Each participant is required to give a presentation on the results of hands-on sessions
  • Proficiency in programming languages (ex. Fortran)
  • • Proficiency in Graphic Tools (ex. GrADS)
  • Applicants with the ability to procure and bring national climate observation data will be given preference

Financial Support

  • Airfare, accommodation and per-diem will be supported by APCC
  • - Please note that 22% tax will be deducted from the per-diem for participants from countries that have not signed a National Tax Treaty with Korea in accordance with the law on the retention of tax in Korea

Required Documents (Submissions will be accepted via email only)

  • Application form (please use the attached form below)
  • • A letter of recommendation from your current institution/organization

Closing Date: 23:59 Friday 4th May, 2018 (Korea Standard Time) - APPLICATION IS NOW CLOSED

  • • Selected participants will be given notice by 18th May, 2018

Application Submission

  • Mr. Daein Kang
  • • Address: APEC Climate Center, 12, Centum 7-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, 48058 Republic of Korea
  • E-mail: daeinkang@apcc21.org
  • Website: www.apcc21.org
  • Tel: +82 51 745 3929