The University of Washington Climate Impacts Group is seeking enthusiastic individuals from NW CASC University Consortium members — Boise State University, Oregon State University, University of Montana, University of Washington, Washington State University, Western Washington University — who are interested in being part of a team to develop the Northwest Climate State of Knowledge Synthesis.
Project Goal:
The goal of this project, which is funded by the NW CASC, is to synthesize existing scientific knowledge of climate projections, impacts to natural systems and adaptation options relevant to natural resource management in the Northwest.
Project Audience:
The primary audience for the synthesis is technical staff in wildlife and land management agencies of federal, state, local and tribal governments. This synthesis will be developed as a resource that agencies can use in planning documents and vulnerability assessments and for increasing awareness within agencies about potential climate impacts and adaptation options.
Team Member Qualifications:
Team members can be University faculty, staff, graduate students or postdoctoral fellows from NW CASC University Consortium member universities. Ideal team members will have experience, or a strong interest in gaining experience, in the following areas:
- Synthesizing scientific information, including peer-reviewed publications, gray literature and national and international climate reports with a focus on new information from the last 5 years and studies funded by the NW CASC.
- Writing high-level summaries of climate impacts and adaptation practices for non-academic audiences.
- Exploring techniques and creative solutions for sustained assessment of climate information that supports accessibility, updates, and presentation formats that effectively digest the proliferation of climate impacts and adaptation research. This could Include creative website or database design.
- Collaborating with a team on a synthesis product like the National Climate Assessment and IPCC reports, but at a regional scale and specifically for impacts to and adaptation of species, habitats and ecosystems.
Commitment & Timing:
The time commitment can vary from as little as one quarter to as long as one year and compensation will be provided. All coordination among team members will be conducted virtually. The Climate Impacts Group is looking for people who can start now. The project is expected to continue through December 2023. If you’re interested, please read the project summary and participation details below and fill out the Google form to let the Climate Impacts Group know you’d like to participate.