Learn More! We are in the process of developing detailed web pages for each CLIMAS project. Follow the links on this page to learn more about our work.
You will also find more general information about many of these topics in the educational section of our site.
Research and Products
CLIMAS emphasizes interdisciplinary research, bringing together skills and expertise of a wide array of scientists working in the natural and social sciences. In the natural sciences, researchers are currently engaged in synthesizing information and filling in important gaps in knowledge about past, present, and future climatological and hydrological regimes in the Southwest. From the social science perspective, research is directed toward assessing socioeconomic vulnerabilities, including how social and economic systems and expectations are changing in the region in interaction with changes in climate.
Current research topics
We are continually adding new information to this website detailing CLIMAS research. Completed web pages include information on:
Other research topics (check back soon for more details) include:
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Air quality
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Border/Mexico studies
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Co-production of science and policy
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Drought
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Economics (water and ranching/agriculture)
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Fire
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Institutional and policy analysis
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Products:
Climate Reconstruction Data
Precipitation data for the Southwest is provided using both tree-ring reconstructions and instrumental records. Data is provided for each climate division in Arizona and New Mexico.Forecast Evaluation Tool (Beta Version)
CLIMAS and other research programs developed a forecast evaluation tool that allows users to specify the variables, seasons, and forecast lead times of concern to them. The tool empowers users to assess for themselves the utility of an array of climate and water supply forecasts, and also includes a tutorial on how to understand the information provided.