E-learning course on Reviewing Assessment Reports of the IPCC

11th June 2018
by secretary

Paepard

5 June 2018. Future Climate for Africa organises a micro e-learning course on Expert and Government Review of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Assessment Reports.

The objective of the course is

to increase the involvement of African experts and governments in the review process for the IPCC 6th Assessment Report (including Special Reports) with a view to enhancing both the scientific quality and policy relevance of the IPCC reports for African stakeholders.
The training is aimed at African experts and governments on physical climate science, climate impacts, adaptation, vulnerability and mitigation.
The course is delivered by distinguished international experts with extensive past involvement in the IPCC.

The micro e-learning course includes:

How the IPCC and its review process works;
IPCC guidance to expert reviewers;
Judging draft texts, diagrams and figures;
Analysis of the validity of a statement by checking underlying literature sources;
The appropriate usage of grey and non-English literature.

Course Structure and Schedule
The course is conducted in English and consists of three one-hour webinars, presented live on 5, 7 and 19 June 2018. There will be the option of personal feedback by the presenters, on a one-to-one basis by email exchange, for those who want to receive guidance on preparing their review comments.

Useful links for the e-learning course on reviewing IPCC reports
5 June 2018. Webinar 1: How does the IPCC work?
Presented by Dr Leo Meyer and Prof. Jean-Pascal van Ypersele

7 June 2018 Webinar 2: How to conduct an IPCC review
Presented by Dr Leo Meyer and Prof. Jean-Pascal van Ypersele

Skip to Prof. Jean-Pascal’s presentation 2:16
Skip to Dr Leo Meyer’s presentation 24:26

Forthcoming:

19 June 2018. Webinar 3: In-depth review analysis and further guidance

Tuesday, , 1-2 pm CEST / 11-12 am GMT
Presented by Prof. Arthur Petersen and Prof. Yacob Mulugetta

Source: PAEPARD FEED

E-learning course on Reviewing Assessment Reports of the IPCC

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