Time period
2024–2028
Leading organisation(s) and partners / PI(s):
Principal Investigator: Dr. Mathias Vuille, The University at Albany, US
Co-Principal Investigators: Dr. Kristen Rasmussen, Colorado State University, US. Dr. Bryan G. Mark, Ohio State University, US
About AccelNet-ACCORD
The Andes are particularly vulnerable to climate change given their role as a ‘water towers’. Yet the current pace and scope of adaptation are insufficient. The IPCC has therefore deemed the Andes as a ‘high risk’ region for livelihood and economies.
The multidisciplinary ACCORD network of networks has been established to produce scientific breakthroughs that have hitherto been elusive due to their interdisciplinary nature and international scope.
ACCORD will also contribute to training the next generation of scientists that are capable of addressing scientific grand challenges, as well as informing policy- and decision-makers, government agencies, stakeholders such as water managers, and the broader public about the research advances made.
The MRI contributes to ACCORD by providing links to existing hydroclimatic data and information resources curated by GEO Mountains, sourcing additional expertise as needed from the MRI Membership (Expert Database), and helping to transfer the research advancements made into policy impact.
Funding
ACCORD is funded by the US National Science Foundation AccelNet program.
Project contact
Ms. Siyao Du, Project Manager
Email: sdu4(at)albany.edu9
