Interdisciplinary Centre on Climate Change

Change matters...

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The Interdisciplinary Centre on Climate Change (IC3) brings together experts across disciplines to consider the impacts of climate change from every angle. A fresh approach, built on smart science, working toward achievable solutions – because at Waterloo, change really does matter.

Established in 2008, IC3 seeks to advance research on climate change by facilitating interdisciplinary research and providing relevant scientific information that empowers business, government and civil society to prepare and respond effectively to weather events and climate change.

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  1. Oct. 17, 2018IPCC Climate Change Reportreport cover

    The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has issued a special report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5°C. The IPCC, a group of scientists convened by the United Nations to guide world leaders, explores the detrimental impacts of climate change on the world, such as food shortages, increase in wildfires and a mass die-off of coral reefs, which could take place as soon as 2040.

  2. Sep. 19, 2018UNFCCC Climate Negotiations "COP24" COP24 poster

    Apply today for the UNFCCC Climate Negotiations "COP24" in Katowice, Poland

    Do you have a strong interest in global climate governance?  Would you be able to further your research interests or career aspirations by interacting with delegates from across the world at COP24?

  3. Sep. 18, 2018Stephen Déry Seminar - October 3rd, 2018Stephen Déry

    Join us October 3rd, 2018 at 11:00am (EV3-4412) for a seminar with Dr. Stephen Déry from the University of Nothern British Columbia. 

    Title: Changing Northern Hemisphere snow conditions and their impacts to the snow hydrology of the Western Cordillera’s rivers 

    Speaker: Stephen J. Déry​

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