Dear Urban Climate Community,

While the Board on Urban Environment will not have a dedicated symposium in 2025 due to ICUC12 happening on the same year, we are considering several session topics that can represent our research at AMS 2025. We also encourage the community to consider topics that are of interest.

If you plan to submit a session topic, kindly inform us to coordinate efforts and prevent scheduling conflicts.

The deadline for submitting a Session Topic Proposal is 25 April.

Best wishes,
Negin Nazarian, Chair of the AMS Board on Urban Environment

Dear Urban Climate Community,

The Board on Urban Environment (BUE) at the American Meteorological Society (AMS) is currently seeking nominations for new board members to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to actively contribute to the development of our society and shape the future of urban climate research.

We currently have two full member positions and one student member position available for a 2-year term. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about urban climate issues and who represent the diversity of our membership. Whether you are an established researcher or a young scholar, we welcome your nomination.

Deadline for nominations: May 10, 2024, 11:59 pm (UTC)

At BUE, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for all members of our community. We encourage nominations from candidates who bring diverse perspectives in terms of fields of study, geographical location, gender, and more.

To nominate yourself or a colleague, please submit a brief (1-page) expression of interest along with a CV to myself (n.nazarian . at. unsw.edu.au) or any other BUE member before the nomination deadline. For student nominations, please ensure to attach a letter of support from your organization or supervisor endorsing the board representation.

Best wishes,
Negin Nazarian, Chair of the AMS Board on Urban Environment

We are delighted to annonce that the Master’s Degree Program in Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience (MDR3) at the International College of National Taiwan University is currently accepting applications for the 2024 Fall Intake! The deadline for application to the Fall entrance is February 19, 2024.

MDR3 is an interdisciplinary and international program crafted for resilience, risk assessment, and management, encompassing climate change adaptation and contingency planning. Tailored for professionals such as researchers, policy experts, and industry leaders, the program is crafted to develop sustainable solutions for mitigating risks and enhancing resilience in our ever-changing climate. This includes gaining insights into urban climate dynamics and implementing nature-based solutions to alleviate heat hazards.

Here are key highlights of the program:

– Global Learning Environment: MDR3 offers a fully English-taught program, providing you with the tools to thrive in an interconnected world.
– Cutting-Edge Curriculum: Our comprehensive curriculum blends theory and research with hands-on clinical training, preparing students to tackle real-world challenges.
– Research meets Reality: Bridge the gap between academic rigor and practical application, turning knowledge into impactful solutions.
– Prestigious Institution: Join the esteemed National Taiwan University, a hub for academic excellence, and connect with a network of students, researchers, and industry leaders.

For more details and to apply, please visit our program page. Additional admission information can be found here: https://mdr3.ntu.edu.tw/news/All/detail/%E3%80%90-Call-for-Applications%E3%80%912024-Spring-Intake-is-Now-Open-to-International-Students?fbclid=IwAR0ZursnxtTfWEYDpluwpSIWhsWRwTfXtA0BFlLHrl67qK6FXAmMzrIifik

Please feel free to disseminate this information to anyone who might be interested. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

B-Kode invites applications for an experienced urban overheating computer scientist, to work in the context of the HORIZON CARMINE project (https://shorturl.at/oGMP2). This project on “Climate Resilient Development Pathways in Metropolitan Regions of Europe” aims to bridge the local and regional scales by providing impact-based decision support services and multilevel climate governance supporting local adaptation, including both traditional and Nature-Based Solutions. The work performed in this vacancy will contribute to the work package on “integrating climate physical risk assessment models and earth system processes”, and will focus on developing very high-resolution models of urban overheating, combining physical-based modelling with advanced AI techniques.

Key Responsibilities:
● Develop and implement high-resolution, scaleable, and transferable urban overheating models.
● Utilise machine learning algorithms to emulate and improve upon existing numerical models.
● Provide at-scale, fit-for-purpose information on local heat hazards and impacts, and data-driven adaptation and mitigation strategies.
● Analyse large datasets to extract meaningful insights related to urban overheating.
● Work collaboratively with the CARMINE partners in charge of integrating climate physical risk
assessment models and earth system processes.

More information on B-Kode and the vacancy can be found in the link below.

Application deadline: 1 May 2024. The application procedure will remain open until the right candidate is found.