Knowledge Hubs
Knowledge Hubs
Based on the cooperation of its member countries, JPI Climate is leading on the aligned development of climate change research in the Europe Research Area (ERA). The JPI Climate mission is to inform the implementation of the Paris Agreement and SDGs by providing knowledge to inform effective responses to climate change. Operationally it is focused on the provision of new knowledge by connecting research funders and performers and investing in areas of common interest.
In the global context Europe is recognized as leader in climate change science and research. Currently the three Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Working Groups are hosted in European countries. This reflects ongoing and strategic investments in climate research and infrastructures including advanced observational systems such as Copernicus. The members of JPI Climate have a shared interest in ensuring the continued excellence of European research pursued through the development of the ERA.
However, there are significant structural and institutional gaps that reduce Europe’s capacity to realise the full potential of these climate research investments. These gaps limit the impacts of the scientific strengths and excellence that exist across Europe. For example, the absence of an authoritative European scientific assessment and communication mechanisms one such gap. Consequently, Europe is reliant on international bodies and particularly the IPCC to provide authoritative state of knowledge for policy making and climate action
The European Green Deal with its objective of making Europe the first climate neutral continent by 2050 is ambitious. It confirms Europe’s position as a leader in climate action. This level of ambition is essential to the achievement of the Paris Agreement temperature goal. Its achievement will rely on the ongoing support, insights and solutions that science and innovation can provide.
The Knowledge Hubs aim to build on the work of the IPCC in order to establish a European assessment and communication mechanisms which dynamically links science, policy and practice and provides rapid, transparent, robust and authoritative analysis.
The Sea Level Rise Knowledge Hub (KH SLR) is a joint effort by JPI Climate Action Group Next Generation of Climate Sciences in Europe & JPI Oceans with the support of SINCERE, Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI), Deltares, and CNRM Météo-France.
Objectives
The Boards of JPI Climate and JPI Oceans approved the Terms of Reference late 2019, kickstarting the preparatory phase where structures are formally established and activities are implemented. Meetings with interested funding organizations and ministries were held in April and June 2020, consolidating support from several JPI Climate and JPI Oceans Member States. In November 2020, the Boards approved the Roadmap for the first phase of implementation of the KH SLR, leading to a large expert scoping conference to be held in early 2022, and the Governance Structure of the KH SLR.
The Knowledge Hub on Sea Level Rise focuses on regional to local sea level changes in Europe and the needs and involvement of policy making and coastal planning. It aims to provide a networking platform to promote exchange, synthesis, integration and generation of knowledge on regional and global, historic and future sea level rise to support development and implementation of related policies at local, national and European level. The platform will facilitate the interaction between research and policy professionals with different disciplinary backgrounds and expertise by assessing and communicating recent scientific and socio-economic developments at an aggregation level adjusted to ongoing themes and debates in policy and public arenas.
The Climate Neutrality Forum is a recurring science-policy-practice knowledge platform on Climate Neutrality.
Objectives
The Climate Neutrality Forum aims to take stock of progress towards climate neutrality by bringing together the latest scientific evidence, policy developments and experience from implementation.
It provides a space for dialogue between science, policy and practice, bringing different perspectives together to identify key challenges, priorities and effective pathways for accelerating the transition towards climate neutrality.
The Forum also aims to synthesise and communicate knowledge on climate neutrality, including progress on emissions reduction, energy transition, carbon dioxide removal, and the political economy and financing of transformation. Its outcomes provide an evidence base for continued climate action and relevant policy processes.
The Climate Neutrality Forum has had three editions so far:
- 2021: Organised by Oxford Net Zero, JPI Climate, and the ClimateWorks Foundation.
- 2024 and 2026: Organised by JPI Climate under the support of the MAGICA Project.
Learn more about the Climate Neutrality Forum here.
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