[Federal Register: May 13, 1994]

 

NOAA

 

Program Objectives

 

The long term objective of the Climate and Global Change Program is

to provide reliable predictions of climate change and associated

regional implications on time scales ranging from seasons to a century

or more. NOAA believes that these time scales can be studied with an

acceptable probability of success and are the most relevant for

fundamental social concerns. Predicting the behavior of the coupled

ocean-atmosphere-land surface system will characterize NOAA's role in a

successful national effort to deal with observed or anticipated changes

in the global environment. NOAA has a range of unique facilities and

capabilities that can be applied to Climate and Global Change

investigations. Proposals that seek to exploit these resources in

collaborative efforts between NOAA and extramural investigators are

encouraged.

 

Economics and Human Dimensions of Climate Fluctuations–A new 1995

program element representing the merging of the Economics and Human

Dimensions programs is under consideration at this time. The objective

is to promote multidisciplinary research that increases our

understanding of the impacts of climate on human forcing functions of

environmental change. The Program is also intended to provide

opportunities for proposals in economics, anthropology, geography,

sociology, and policy sciences to yield insight into this complex

relationship. Because funding for new starts may be limited, a more

tightly focussed program will reflect an emphasis, where appropriate,

on seasonal to interannual time scales. For 1995, proposals on the

following topics will be considered: (1) Economics research on the

value of scientific and economic information and decision-making

frameworks relating to climate fluctuation; (2) historical and

archeological perspectives on climate change; and (3) climate-human

interactions, including anthropogenic activities affecting climate

variability/change, as well as social and economic consequences of and adaptation to climate fluctuation.

 

Within any of the above topics, a focus on coastal issues is welcomed.

 

NOAA's mission includes human

adaptations and vulnerabilities, coastal infrastructure, and governance

and management. Interdisciplinary teams of researchers that include

both physical and social scientists are strongly encouraged.

Investigators considering submitting a proposal are strongly encouraged

to contact program officials for preliminary discussion of ideas, and

are urged to submit letters of intent prior to proposal submission. For

an information sheet containing further details, contact: Claudia

Nierenberg, NOAA/Office of Global Programs, Silver Spring, MD; 301-427-

2089 ext. 46, OMNET: C.Nierenberg, Internet: Nierenberg@ogp.noaa.gov.

Education–The Climate and Global Change Education Program will not

seek applications to fund new starts in FY 1995.

 

Eligibility

 

Extramural eligibility is not limited and is encouraged with the

objective of developing a strong partnership with the academic

community. Non-academic proposers are urged to seek collaboration with

academic institutions. Universities, non-profit organizations, for

profit organizations, State and local governments, and Indian Tribes,

are included among entities eligible for funding under this

announcement. While not a prerequisite for funding, applicants are

encouraged to consider conducting their research in one or more of the

National Marine Estuarine Research Reserve System or National Marine

Sanctuary sites. For further information on these field laboratory

sites, contact Captain Francesca Cava, NOAA/NOS, 301-713-3125.

The NOAA Climate and Global Change Program has been approved for

multi-year funding up to a three year duration. Funding for non-U.S.

institutions is not available under this announcement.

 

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