The Centre for Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (ZMAW) represents an institutionalised cooperation between the University of Hamburg and the Max Planck Society, which was created to combine and strengthen Hamburg's existing expertise in marine, climate and earth system research. [Information of the supplier]
Recognizing the problem of potential global climate change, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) established the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in 1988. It is open to all members of the UN and WMO. The role of the IPCC is to assess on a comprehensive, objective, open and transparent basis the scientific, technical and socio-economic information relevant to understanding the scientific basis of risk of human-induced climate change, its potential impacts and options for adaptation and mitigation. The IPCC does not carry out research nor does it monitor climate related data or other relevant parameters. It bases its assessment mainly on peer reviewed and published scientific/technical literature. Its role, organisation, participation and general procedures are laid down in the "Principles Governing IPCC Work". ... [Information of the supplier]
The goal of the institute is the investigation of all areas relevant for actual research in marine sciences, ranging from Geology of the Ocean Floor to Marine Meteorology. The institute operates world-wide in all ocean basins. The main research topics are grouped in four areas: Ocean Circulation and Climate Dynamics, Marine Biogeochemistry, Marine Ecology, and Dynamics of the Ocean Floor. ... [Information of the supplier]
Launched by Science Service in 2003, Science News for Kids is an interactive, educational Web site devoted to providing science news to children ages 9 to 14. Content is offered in a captivating and informative manner to more than 6,000 unique visitors daily and nearly 2 million visitors annually. [Information of the supplier]
The Australian Institute of Marine Science is one of the most innovative and progressive research laboratories in the world with unparalleled capability in the field of cutting-edge tropical marine science and technology. AIMS was established by the Australian Government in 1972 under the Australian Institute of Marine Science Act 1972 in recognition of the importance of marine assets, especially the Great Barrier Reef, to Australia. Today AIMS is recognised worldwide for the quality of its research into marine environments, and their resources including biotechnology and aquaculture. ... [Information of the supplier]
Phenology at the Deutscher Wetterdienst deals with the periodically recurring growth and development phenomena of plants during the course of a year. The beginning of characteristic vegetation stages (phases) are observed and recorded. These are closely connected to the weather and climate and are thus suited for the most varied areas of application and for manifold scientific studies. ... [Information of the supplier]
The MARUM aims at unravelling the role of the oceans in the Earth’s system by employing state-of-the-art methods. It examines the significance of the oceans within the framework of global change, quantifies interactions between the marine geosphere and biosphere, and provides information for a sustainable use of the ocean. ... [Information of the supplier]
Die Website bietet thematische Karten mit umfangreichen Quellenangaben zu verschiedenen Themen; besonders unter „Raumordnung und Umweltfragen“ sowie „Landesnatur und natürliche Umwelt“ sind für Biologen interessante Übersichten zu finden. Da die gesamte Darstellung Flash-animiert ist (Plug-in erforderlich!), ist die gezielte Verlinkung auf diese Bereiche nicht möglich. ... [Redaktion vifabio]
"Aha!BC.dE" ist ein Internet-Magazin mit allgemeinverständlichen Informationen rund um das Thema Boden für Schülerinnen, Schüler, Lehrer und für alle, die am Boden Interesse haben – für junge Leute von 14 bis 99 Jahren (und auch darüber hinaus). [Information des Anbieters]
Understanding both the climate and the functioning of the earth as a system is one of the largest challenges of our time. In this context, polar regions play a pivotal role. Melting ice caps at the poles will cause sea levels to rise and, consequently, will make many coastal areas uninhabitable. Thawing of permafrost regions will release enormous quantities of the greenhouse gas methane. Hence, what happens to the polar regions has a direct effect on our lives. In the past, three large-scale international initiatives were aimed at studying the polar regions. These extensive scientific events, with numerous expeditions, establishment of new research stations and internationally coordinated observation programmes, significantly enhanced our knowledge of the polar regions. The International Polar Year 2007/08 intends to continue this tradition. Large-scale measuring campaigns and field studies will facilitate our understanding of the earth and its climate. This will be the only way to prepare for upcoming changes of our environment. ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
