October 27, 2020
Helping society rise to the challenges ahead: our vision, our values, our goals
Today, the National Centre for Atmospheric Science launches its five-year strategy, which sets out our commitment to help solve the challenges
Our ambition
We seek to understand our atmosphere, how it is changing, and how it impacts life on earth.
We address global challenges, through our science and our services, helping society adapt to environmental change.
Latest news
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October 23, 2020
Black Lives Matter: Translating our words into actions
The National Centre for Atmospheric Science has set out a targeted programme of work in response to the Black Lives Matter movement.
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October 21, 2020
Waking up to the realities of climate change: The UK is at risk but not yet resilient
Current global pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions aren’t yet enough to keep global temperature rise below 2°C, and warming levels of 3°C or more…
Our five-year strategy
Our strategy sets out our commitment to help solve the challenges of climate change, air pollution and weather hazards. Discover how our goals will help society rise to the challenges ahead.
Latest events
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October 7, 2020
Is the UK on track to adapt to climate change?
An online conference on UK climate change adaptation for policy-makers and the scientific community is being held on 13-14 October 2020.
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June 10, 2020
ACSIS Summer Science Meeting 2020
The ACSIS Summer Science Meeting is a great opportunity for ACSIS scientists to showcase and discuss all aspects of ACSIS related science.
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March 1, 2020
Fast track your research impact
We are offering a free one-day training course in April, which will teach you to generate and communicate real-world impacts from your research.
Working with us
We strive to share our passion and expertise for atmospheric science by establishing partnerships to find solutions for societal benefit. Get in touch to find out more about how you can collaborate with us.
Our science
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Air Pollution
Human exposure to air pollution is a significant global environmental burden. By improving society’s knowledge of air pollution, we contribute towards improving air quality and reducing its impacts on people and economic development.
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Climate and High Impact Weather
Weather such as storms, heatwaves and cold spells can impact water resources, infrastructure, agriculture and public health. To mitigate these risks, we contribute towards improved early warnings, risk assessments and further knowledge on climate change.
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Long Term Global Change
Human activities are now the major driver of changes in the atmosphere and its interactions with the earth’s climate. To inform adaptation and mitigation policies, we provide robust scientific evidence on how our atmosphere is changing.
Our services
FAAM Airborne Laboratory
Our FAAM Airborne Laboratory operates a specially adapted world-class research aircraft.
Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility
The Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility (AMOF) is a UK research facility that enables advanced measurements of the atmosphere.
Centre for Environmental Data Analysis
The Centre for Environmental Data Analysis (CEDA) provides data storage and analysis capabilities for the environmental research community.
Computational Modelling Services
The Computational Modelling Services (CMS) supports computer simulations for climate, weather and earth-system research.