GRACE and CEDIM Winter School "Meteorological Extremes - Thunderstorms, Floods, Heat Waves and Water Shortage"
Overview
Extreme weather events like floods, storms, hail, heatwaves, and water shortages are becoming more frequent and severe, posing critical challenges to societies and ecosystems in the face of climate change. Understanding the causes, impacts, and management of these events is vital for building resilience and mitigating risks.
You are welcome to join us from February 17 to 21, 2025 in Freudenstadt for an engaging Winter School that brings GRACE PhD researchers together to delve into the science and implications of weather extremes. The program includes lectures on topics such as the frequency of extreme events, flood dynamics, thunderstorms and hail, heatwaves, winter storms, and water supply issues. Participants will also benefit from interactive elements, including a poster session and a session on networking.
This Winter School offers the opportunity to gain scientific insights, develop practical skills, and connect with other PhD researchers and topic experts. Exchange within the PhD network, expand your understanding of how climate change is transforming our environment, and learn how to address this important global issue.
Topics
- Climate change and frequency of extreme events
- Severe thunderstorms and hail
- Floods
- Heat waves and droughts
- Impact of heat waves on water supply and vegetation
- Forensic Disaster Analysis (FDA)
- Risk communication
Target Group
This Winter School addresses primarily PhD candidates in the field of environmental and climate research.
Cooperation
The Winter School is organized by the Graduate School of Climate and Environment (GRACE) in cooperation with the Center for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction Technology (CEDIM) at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).
Confirmed Lecturers
| Lecturer | Institution |
| Dr. Manfred Bremicker | LUBW Flood Forecasting Centre (HVZ), Karlsruhe |
| Dr.-Ing. James Daniell | Center for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction Technology (CEDIM) |
| PD Dr.-Ing. Uwe Ehret | Institute for Water and Environment - Hydrology (IWU) and Center for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction Technology (CEDIM), KIT |
| Prof. Dr. Andreas Fink | Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research - Troposphere Research (IMK TRO), KIT |
| Dr. Matthias Klawa | Deutsche Rück, Düsseldorf |
| Dr. Andreas Knöpfler | Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) Landau |
| Prof. Dr. Michael Kunz | Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research - Troposphere Research (IMK TRO) and Center for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction Technology (CEDIM), KIT |
| Dr. Pia Labenski | Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research - Atmospheric Environmental Research (IMK IFU), KIT |
| Prof. Dr. Annette Leßmöllmann | Institute for Technology Futures (ITZ), KIT |
| Prof. Dr. Joaquim Pinto | Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research - Troposphere Research (IMK TRO), KIT |
| Dr. Maria P. Plaza | Environmental Health Center, Helmholtz Munich |
| Dr. Somidh Saha | Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS), KIT |
| Dr. Andreas Schäfer | Gephysical Institute (GPI) and Center for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction Technology (CEDIM), KIT |
Further Information
Date: February 17-21, 2025
Location: Haus Schwarzwaldsonne, Herrenfelderstr. 13, 72250 Freudenstadt, Germany (Map)
Accommodation: Participants will be accommodated in single or double rooms directly at the venue.
Costs: The Winter School is free of charge for members of GRACE, including full board, accommodation and travel costs.
Program: To be announced
ECTS: 2 credit points for attendence, +1 for participants presenting a poster
Application: Please register here. The registration deadline is January 27, 2025, at noon.
If you have any questions, feel free to send us a message at info∂grace kit edu.
