Climate Change Centre Austria

Summary

The Climate Change Centre Austria (CCCA) is a network agent and mouthpiece for Austrian climate and climate impact research as well as a contact for climate change issues.

The CCCA is a contact point for researchers, politicians, the media, and the public for all questions concerning climate research in Austria. Thus, the CCCA promotes a sustainable climate dialog.

The term “climate research” encompasses the scientific examination of climate change, its physical, political, economic, cultural and social causes, the consequences of climate change for society, the economy and the environment, climate mitigation and adaptation strategies and identification of vulnerabilities and capacities.
There are three operational CCCA bodies engaged in achieving the centre’s vision, which is to internationally distinguish and nationally consolidate intensified, high-standard climate research:

• CCCA Coordination Office
• CCCA Service Centre
• CCCA Data Centre

Host Organisations: Romanian National Meterological Administration

Launch date: 2011

Update status: Ongoing

Main functions of the platforms:

• Climate Research Network Austria
• Highlights and share Climate Research

Intended audiences:

Open to those interested