Agrometeorology and Climate Change: 50 Years of Research Supporting Agriculture
Over the past 50 years, climate change has transformed from a little-known concept to one of the most pressing challenges of our time. In the 1970s, only a handful of scientists were discussing its implications. Today, the impact of climate change is visible across all latitudes, affecting ecosystems, economies, and daily life. Agriculture, one of […]
Drought Bulletin January 2025
General Situation According to Copernicus data, January 2025 was the warmest January globally on record since 1979, compared to the 1991-2020 reference period. At the European level, this month ranks second, following January 2020. Mediterranean surface temperatures remained above average, as did those in much of the central and northeastern Atlantic. Precipitation was below average […]
#COP29 Baku: Italian Excellence in Meteorological and Climate Training and Education
At #COP29 in Baku, the Italian Air Force Meteorological Service hosted a dynamic panel on “Education, Specialization & Training,” showcasing approaches to building skills and knowledge in meteorology and climatology. The session highlighted contributions from leading Italian institutions, including the University of Naples ‘Parthenope’, the University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, the CIRA – Italian Aerospace […]
Drought Bulletin September 2024
The Monthly Bulletin produced by droughtcentral.it General Situation According to Copernicus data, September 2024 was the second hottest September on record globally since 1979, following closely behind September 2023, based on the 1991-2020 reference period. However, it is crucial to consider these records in the broader context of a consistent increase in global temperatures. At […]
Drought Bulletin December 2023
Globally, 2023 was the hottest year on record since the pre-industrial era (1850-1900), with an average anomaly of almost +1.5°C, and two days in November that exceeded 2°C for the first time. In 2023, Europe experienced unusually high temperatures, with 11 out of 12 months recording temperatures above the historical average. Focusing on Italy, the […]
The 3rd edition Agromet School begins in Bratislava
In Bratislava, the seeds of agricultural resilience are being sown as we speak, on December 11th, marking the commencement of the third edition of the International School of Agrometeorology. This intellectual harvest is meticulously cultivated by the Italian Association of Agro-meteorology (AIAM) in collaboration with CNR-IBE, designated as the WMO Regional Training Center in Italy […]
Education and Training at COP28: Italian Side Event
On December 9, at the Italy Pavilion during COP 28 (United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai), the Meteorological Service of the Italian Air Force, in partnership with the Institute for Bioeconomy of the National Research Council (CNR), the University of L’Aquila, the Sant’Anna School of Pisa, and the Hydrology Satellite Application Facilities (H-Saf) consortium, […]
Early Warning to Strengthen Resilience against Weather, Water, and Climate Events
In 2022, in a stride towards global weather preparedness, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) launched the ‘Early Warnings for All Initiative’ to ensure that every person on Earth is safeguarded by early warning systems by 2027. The “Early Warnings for All” initiative stands as a crucial effort in advancing climate justice for those directly facing […]
Drought Bulletin September 2023
Even September has been a record-breaking month on a global scale, ranking as the hottest, with a +0.93°C deviation from the 1991-2020 average. In Europe, it was even 2.51°C warmer than the norm. Sea surface temperatures were also exceptional, making this September the second warmest of all months, just after August 2023. Concerning rainfall, this […]
Drought Bulletin July 2023
On a global scale, July 2023 has proven to be the warmest month on record. Extreme events have also characterized this month. Intense heatwaves have affected the northern hemisphere, causing environmental damage (fires have devastated various areas, from Canada to the Mediterranean, particularly in Algeria, Greece, Italy, and Spain) and impacting human health. Considering monthly […]
