Knowledge Transfer
Our research on the climate system extends beyond academic settings. We actively work to share our findings and approaches with policymakers, industry, educators, and the public, ensuring that climate science informs decision-making and practical solutions. Through climate change projections, operational modeling systems, storylines, and AI-driven climate services, we bridge the gap between research and society.
Our research is highly applied, contributing to climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies. This includes:
- Providing climate change projections to support policy and decision-making.
- Developing the first operational climate projection system as part of the Destination Earth Initiative, which will deliver real-time, high-resolution climate simulations for impact assessments.
- Creating storylines to make the impacts of climate change more tangible and relevant for different sectors and communities.
We address key questions such as:
- What is a climate model, and how does it work?
- What questions can climate models answer—and what are their limitations?
- How will the climate evolve in the coming decades?
- How do rapid climate changes in polar regions impact global weather patterns, including those in Europe?
- What observations in the Arctic and Antarctic are most urgently needed to improve our understanding, models, and predictions of the atmosphere, sea ice, and ocean?
Understanding climate change is not just about numbers and graphs—it is about real-world impacts. We develop storylines that help people, industries, and policymakers visualize and prepare for climate-related risks, such as extreme weather, shifts in regional climates, and long-term environmental changes.
One of our key initiatives is ClimSight—a prototype of a local climate service platform that uses large language models to provide tailored climate insights. ClimSight makes climate information accessible to everyone, from decision-makers to the general public, by delivering localized climate projections in an intuitive and user-friendly way.
We are committed to translating scientific knowledge into actionable insights and fostering discussions on climate change. Our efforts include:
- Public events and lectures to engage diverse audiences.
- Collaboration with policymakers and industry to support informed decision-making.
- Science communication in media and online platforms to make climate research accessible.
- Educational partnerships to integrate climate science into curricula.
Explore our selected contributions below, and feel free to reach out with further questions or comments. We welcome your inquiries—contact Ms. Ke Li for more information!
Knowledge Transfer Examples
Video: Why polar predictions are important
The Year of Polar Prediction (YOPP) - from research to improved environmental safety. This video explains the background, methods and aims of the Year of Polar Prediction. For more information, please also visit www.polarprediction.net.