Wine production in the Pyrenees and hungry caribous and why it matters

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Have a Pint of Science!

Isadora and Dragana from Barcelona Supercomputing Centre (BSC) talk about new trends in climate change adaptation and innovation. The Pint of Science festival aims to deliver interesting and relevant talks on the latest science and research in an accessible format to the public, mainly across bars and pubs.

So, if you find yourself in Barcelona next week, don’t forget to drop by Centre Cívic Vil·la Urània  (29, Saragossa street).

Isadora will talk about how and why forecasting the weather is important. The current trend of wine production in the Pyrenees, as a consequence of global warming, is only one of the examples Isa will use to demonstrate how to adapt to climate change and the full potential of computer modelling in tackling the challenges of tomorrow’s life on Earth.

Dragana will talk about the effects of climate change on one of the most fragile ecosystems on the planet: the Arctic. The Arctic experienced the 4th heatwave in a row this past winter. Great news for shipping! … But maybe not so good for fish and other fauna? Come find out what climate change has to do with the lack of food for caribous, and how seasonal climate data can help reindeer herders look after their animals.

 

WHEN and WHERE

Wednesday May 16th, 7:30pm @ Centre Cívic Vil·la Urània (29, Saragossa Street. Barcelona)

 

 

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

As a science communication specialist at the Earth System Services group at BSC, Isadora facilitates knowledge and technology transfer to end users. She is currently involved in several EU funded projects’ dissemination actions, user-engagement activities and the interaction with stakeholders. Her aim is to promote the integration of seasonal-to-decadal climate predictions in different economic sectors.

Dragana joined BSC to work at the interface between climate services researchers, providers and users. She has collaborated with scientists, policy-makers and communities from Chile to Nepal on the support of knowledge transfer, enhancement of the resilience to climate and other socio-ecological changes, to help fostering environmental governance.

 

Written by Martí Badal / BSC.