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The use of multi-model ensembles in improving the accuracy of climate scenarios

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14:30, Tuesday 9 May 2023 EDT (20 minutes)
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Climate change is a global issue that affects all countries and regions, and the North of Morocco is no exception. In recent years, the use of multi-model ensembles has become increasingly important for predicting future climate scenarios, particularly in the Mediterranean and African regions. This approach involves combining results from different climate models to improve the accuracy of predictions and reduce uncertainties. 
The North of Morocco, situated at the crossroads of the Mediterranean and African regions, is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts such as increased frequency of extreme weather events, sea level rise, and changes in precipitation patterns. To address these challenges, a variety of climate models are used to project future climate scenarios in the region, including global circulation models (GCMs), regional climate models (RCMs), and statistical downscaling methods to simulate future climate conditions for the region under various greenhouse gas emissions scenarios.
Global circulation models are complex computer models that simulate the interactions between the Earth's atmosphere, oceans, and land surface. They provide long-term projections of global climate patterns, including temperature, precipitation, and atmospheric circulation. However, GCMs are not able to accurately capture local-scale climate features, such as the impact of topography and land use on regional climate patterns.
Regional climate models, on the other hand, provide higher spatial resolution than GCMs, allowing for more accurate projections of local climate patterns. RCMs are typically nested within GCMs, using their larger-scale outputs as boundary conditions. This approach allows for a more comprehensive representation of regional climate patterns and their interactions with global climate features.
The use of multi-model ensembles for climate projections in the North of Morocco has several advantages. By combining the outputs of multiple climate models, the approach can reduce uncertainties associated with any single model. It also allows for a more comprehensive exploration of the range of possible future climate scenarios, and helps to identify robust climate signals that are consistent across different models.
The study also investigates the uncertainty associated with the climate projections and identifies key sources of uncertainty. Moreover, the use of multi-model ensembles allows for a more nuanced understanding of the impacts of climate change on different sectors of the economy, including agriculture, water resources, and coastal ecosystems. This information is critical for policymakers and decision-makers in the North of Morocco, who need to develop effective adaptation strategies to mitigate the impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities and ecosystems.
In conclusion, the use of multi-model ensembles for climate projections in the North of Morocco is an important tool for addressing the challenges posed by climate change in the Mediterranean and African regions. This approach allows for more accurate and comprehensive projections of future climate scenarios, and helps to identify robust climate signals that can inform effective adaptation strategies. As such, it is critical for policymakers and decision-makers in the North of Morocco to continue to invest in this approach to address the challenges of climate change in the region.

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Univerisité Laval
PhD candidate
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