RT4 Workshop │ Linking climate modelling, ecology and biodiversity: connecting on the local scale
Workshop
Date: Wednesday 8 October 2025
Time: 09.00 – 17.00
Location: P218 at Stockholm University (see map below)
Welcome to attend the RT4 Workshop titled “Linking climate modelling, ecology and biodiversity: connecting on the local scale” on 8 October in P218 (see map). To participate in the workshop, please sign up.
To attend this event, you will need to sign up so we can plan accordingly. You can sign up for the full event or attend only part of the event. Fill in the form by clicking the button below before 26 September at 16h00.
Programme:
9.00–9.20 | Coffee welcome
Session 1: Climate modelling for ecosystem research: progress and challenges in resolution, downscaling and scenarios
9.20–9.40 | Overview of climate modelling from global to regional and local scales Ralf Döscher (SMHI)
9.40–10.00 | Progress in realistic simulation of regional and local extreme events in recent and future climate Fuxing Wang (SMHI)
10.00–10.20 | Using AI to approach the local/meter scale Thomas Landelius (SMHI)
10.20–10.40 | The dynamic vegetation model LPG-GUESS David Wårlind (Linköping U)
10.40–11.00 | Coffee Break and discussion
Session 2: Microclimatic effects on ecosystem, ecological and evolutionary processes: progress and challenges
11.00–11.30 | Tundra plants and microclimates Julia Kemppinen (Helsinki University)
11.30–11.50 | Range expansion and seasonal adaptation in butterflies Karl Gotthard (SU)
11.50–12.10 | Fine scale spatio-temporal effects on phenology Ayco Tack (SU)
12.10–12.30 | The role of microclimate in predictive ecological modelling Loke von Schmalensee (Uppsala U)
12.30–13.30 | Vegetarian buffet lunch and discussion
Session 3: Solutions – how to link climate and ecological data at the small scale
13.30–13.50 | Simulating urban-scale processes on a local level Christian Asker (SMHI)
13.50–14.10 | Microclimate change – mechanisms behind different rates of warming Caroline Greiser (SU)
14.10–14.30 | Remote sensing tools for understanding microclimate variability Langning Huo (SLU)
14.30–15.00 | The road to microclimate data for all life on Earth Jonas Lembrechts (Utrecht University)
15.00–15.30 | Coffee break and discussion
Session 4: Workshop
15.30–16.30 | Small group discussions – better linkage between climate model data and biodiversity prediction needs
16.30–17.00 | Small group reports
For questions regarding this workshop, please contact:
Rhonda Snook, RT4 co-leader: rhonda.snook@zoologi.su.se
Last updated: September 23, 2025
Source: Bolin Centre for Climate Research