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The mission of the RegCNET is to promote climate research and ameliorate problems of scientific isolation in economically developing nations by fostering research partnerships, developing collaborative projects, and providing an internationally recognized scientific and educational research forum.

About RegCNET

The RegCNET was established in June 2003 during the First ICTP Workshop on the Theory and Use of Regional Climate Models. The workshop was part of the ICTP educational program and was attended by more than 70 participants from nearly 30 countries, mostly economically developing nations (EDNs). The primary research topics of the RegCNET are in the areas of regional climate change, prediction, and variability, as well as their associated societal and ecological impacts. Currently, the ICTP Regional Climate Model (RegCM3) is the central research tool of the network, although researchers employ other models and methods. RegCM3 is used by scientists in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.


RegCNET Schematic (Click on image to view larger version)

The ICTP RegCNET provides an unparalleled opportunity for scientists in EDNs to participate in and lead high-level climate research. It actively strives to increase the research involvement of EDN scientists by allowing them to connect to the global scientific community from their home country. Built on the enthusiasm, commitment, and collaborative spirit of its members, in a short time the RegCNET has become an important vehicle for fostering climate research in EDNs.

To join the RegCNET, send an email to regcnet@lists.ictp.it.

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RegCNET is maintained by the Physics of Weather and Climate Group at the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics in Trieste, Italy.

Physics of Weather and Climate Group
Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics
Strada Costiera 11
34014 Trieste Italy