{"id":12840,"date":"2026-04-08T09:12:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T09:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iersd.noa.gr\/climate-and-climate-change\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T10:51:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T10:51:52","slug":"climate-and-climate-change","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.iersd.noa.gr\/en\/climate-and-climate-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Climate and Climate Change"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Climate and Climate Change<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Climate change and its relationship with the environment, economy, and society are complex, and their investigation constitutes a key research priority for IEPBA.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

From Global to Local Climate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

The use of fossil fuels and other anthropogenic activities release greenhouse gases that affect atmospheric mechanisms and alter the global climate<\/strong>. In turn, local climatic conditions<\/strong>, which remained stable for centuries, are changing, and indeed in different ways for each region, with the Mediterranean region being among the ‘climate change hot spots’ globally. Extreme phenomena (floods, heatwaves, drought) are becoming more frequent and intense, with parallel spatial and seasonal shifts. Furthermore, the continuous concentration of the population in urban centers exacerbates the impacts of climate change, creating more adverse environmental conditions that increase energy demands and the risk to public health. These changes have significant local-scale impacts<\/strong> and affect the environment and economic sectors in various ways, particularly threatening the most vulnerable social groups. <\/p>\n\n

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The IEPBA research team examines the relationships between global and local climate, changes in climatic parameters and extreme phenomena, the physical, economic, and social impacts of these changes, and adaptation measures. It also investigates mitigation methods through measures and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

Research Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Through a variety of research projects and infrastructures, IEPBA strives to address the many scientific challenges<\/strong> that characterize climate change research. These challenges span the entire information flow chain to decision-makers and the general public, from the utilization of primary data from climate models to the evaluation of policies and measures for adaptation and mitigation. <\/p>\n

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The research activities of IERSD focus on these scientific challenges, combining data collection and utilization, development of analytical methodologies, models, and tools, field research, and meaningful communication with decision-makers and citizens.<\/p>\n\n

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IEPBA’s goal is for the results of climate change research to reach society, serving collective well-being.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

Key Research Areas<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Climate Data<\/h6>\n\n\n\n