Climatology and Meteorology for Naturalists

-provide the theoretical basis for understanding why and how the climate varies in a given location over the course of a year, but also from one year to the next, and between various locations that are close to or further away from each other.

- Provide the practical foundations for collecting source data (event-based, "normal" or historical), using it (compiling tables, calculating averages/medians/extremes, producing graphs, etc.), interpreting it (physical, geographical/topographical, and even macroclimatic processes) and understanding its consequences (ecological, evolutionary).

- Provide a useful foundation for taking a step back, which is necessary for their professional activities, but also in the face of media coverage and the democratization of the phenomenon of global climate change and, above all, its effects and "visible" or invisible signs.

The course is divided into three modules. Each module is open to continuing education. The order of the modules may be changed depending on the availability of external contributors.

Sequence 1: Theoretical foundations of meteorology and climatology

Meteorology & Climatology, effects on species and ecosystems

Three 3-hour sessions, followed by remote work

Sequence 2: Acquisition and use of climate data

Preparation of data + issues by group

Presentation of work by groups + collective summary

3 sessions of 3 hours

Sequence 3: Forecasts and models

Speaker: Météo-France (forecasts + climate change)

1 session of 3 hours

100% CC

Manager: Errol Véla

Keynote speaker: Errol Véla

External contributors: Météo-France