The CCRR-2013 conference brings together international experts to discuss the state-of-the art and future directions in regional responses to climate change impacts on natural, social and economic systems. The event includes contributions from national and international climate change and adaptation research as well as from practitioners and policy makers. Current research findings and local/regional experience and results will be presented. Suitable conference papers shall be published as special issues or a refereed anthology (optinal). Abstracts are accepted for oral presentations and posters.

A Young Research Forum, held as part of the conference, focuses on "How to adapt to regional climate change? Perspectives from different disciplines." The forum will provide opportunity for young researchers to share and discuss their work. The most enticing presentation(s) and idea(s) will be especially honored.

The conference is organised by the trans-disciplinary consortium of the REGKLAM Model Project dedicated to the development of climate change adaptation strategies at a regional scale (www.regklam.de, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research).

TOPICS (more information)

• Modeling climate change - downscaling and uncertainty
• Human-biometeorological impacts and public health
• Changing climate - changing air quality?
• Development and maintenance of the built environment
• Development and maintenance of urban green infrastructure and open space
• Integrated assessment and management strategies in agriculture and forestry
• Urban water systems
• Regional water balance
• Nature conservation
• Adaptation strategies for industry sectors and companies
• Regional adaptation strategies and planning
• Economics and Politics of adaptation measures
• Implementing adaptation programs and options - good practice

• Young Research Forum: "How to adapt to regional climate change? Perspectives from different disciplines."

 IMPORTANT DATES

• NOVEMBER 23, 2012: Abstracts submission
• JANUARY 18, 2013: Notice of Abstract Acceptance (by e-mail)
• JANUARY 31, 2013: Early Bird Registration / Registration for speakers (payment deadline)