In the Era of Heatwaves and Heavy Rains, Leading Climate Scientists Gather in Busan

IBS to Hold Global Monsoon Systems Conference August 10-13
Comprehensive Discussions on Climate Modeling, Typhoons, and Paleoclimate
Exploring Collaborative Responses to the Climate Crisis

As record-breaking heatwaves and heavy downpours have become part of everyday life in this era of climate crisis, leading climate scientists from around the world are gathering in Busan to discuss monsoon (seasonal wind) prediction and strategies to address climate change.

The Institute for Basic Science (IBS) announced on August 6 that the Climate Physics Research Center will host the "IBS Conference on Global Monsoon Systems" from August 10 to August 13 at the Paradise Hotel in Busan.

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This conference will bring together world-renowned researchers in fields such as atmospheric sciences, climate modeling, hydrology, and paleoclimatology to focus discussions on global and regional-scale monsoon variability and predictability. The participants also plan to analyze the impacts of natural and human-induced climate change on monsoon systems and explore avenues for international collaborative research.

The event will open with a keynote address by Bin Wang, a globally recognized scholar in climate science and professor at the University of Hawaii, followed by presentations of the latest research results, including topics such as the multi-scale variability of monsoons and the effects of typhoons and sea surface temperature changes on monsoon systems.

Since 2013, IBS has hosted international conferences with participation from world-class researchers, expanding collaborative research networks both in Korea and abroad. This year, in particular, marks the 10th anniversary of the IBS Climate Physics Research Center, and a commemorative event will be held to review the center’s achievements and discuss future research directions.

Axel Timmermann, Head of the IBS Climate Physics Research Center, said, "I hope this conference becomes a platform for international exchange to share the latest achievements and new ideas in global monsoon systems research," and added, "It is expected to serve as an opportunity to further strengthen collaboration with climate scientists worldwide."

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