Precipitation: dynamics, observations and evolution
Chairs: Yves Tramblay (IRD - Univ. Montpellier, France),Sergio M. Vicente-Serrano (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones CientÃficas, Spain)
Precipitation stands out as the pivotal climatic factor shaping ecosystems and influencing various human activities in the Mediterranean region. Given ongoing climate change processes in the Mediterranean, there is a pressing need to thoroughly examine the characteristics of precipitation across temporal scales ranging from the minutely to the decadal and centennial. Identifying the underlying processes of variability and change becomes paramount for enhancing long-term adaptation strategies. This session invites contributions encompassing a wide range of perspectives on precipitation in the Mediterranean region. This includes the generation of precipitation reconstructions spanning centuries, observational studies grounded in instrumental data, and the application of modelling approaches. This encompasses long-term projections, with an emphasis on their rigorous evaluation. Additionally, the session encourages contributions delving into the assessment of mechanisms governing precipitation variability and change, encompassing both dynamic and thermodynamic factors across different temporal scales. This session is organized by the MedCLIVAR WG on precipitation