Agricultural Meteorology for managing the risk of extreme events

Start Date:

June 24, 2024

End Date:

June 28, 2024

City:

Conegliano Veneto

Country:

Italy

Region:

Europe

Description:

The increasing frequency of extreme weather events due to climate change represents a severe threat to agriculture. The long-lasting socio-economic costs of extreme events pose serious challenges for the farmers and the communities. Agricultural Meteorology, through the development of new information, knowledge, and innovative tools, will play a key role to manage and reduce the negative impacts of extreme events on the agriculture sector. The school's objective is to promote the use of innovative tools for risk management within the context of weather extreme events. Additionally, it aims to help participants enhance their understanding of scientific findings and advanced technologies related to agrometeorological analysis and monitoring. The school, in its complex, will be capable to integrate and complete knowledge and operational application capacity offered from fundamental Academic courses. School is a unique occasion for multiple interactions and exchanges between younger students, bringing enthusiasm and new vision, and specialized teachers, allowing a win-win situation. Online applications: https://forms.gle/V5E5RQUgZAMh4KBs5

Targeted Audience:

The School is designed primarily for professionals, young researchers and scientists, PhD students, engaged and interested in the application of advanced agrometeorological methodologies and techniques

Host:

University of Padova - Conegliano University Campus

Organizer:

WMO-RTC Italy, AIAM, Uni Padova

Format/Training Type:

Classroom Course

Language:

English

Attendance:

Open

Qualifications:

Climate Services: Provision of Climate Services

Contact Name:

Marina Baldi, WMO-RTC

Contact Email:

wmortc.italy@gmail.com

Fees:

Yes

Link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IE3JjW9ZTBCzbIL6jGV5ooH7ZNomET4A/view?usp=drive_link

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