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Title:

Reconstructing Antarctic precipitation variability over the past 2000 years

Agreement Number:

AS-2627-0001

Agreement Value:

$10,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

This project will reconstruct Antarctic climate variability over the past 2,000 years, with a particular focus on understanding historical precipitation patterns, using ice-core isotope records and innovative climate-mode statistical methods. By developing a new approach that can simultaneously reconstruct temperature, precipitation, and other climate variables, the research will improve understanding of natural Antarctic climate variability and provide valuable data for testing and refining climate models. The findings will support more accurate projections of future climate change, sea-level rise, and global climate impacts, while also offering methods that could be applied to other data-sparse regions such as the Canadian Arctic.

Organization:

Polar Knowledge Canada

Expected Results:

Reconstruct Antarctic climate variability over the past 2,000 years using innovative ice-core and climate-mode techniques, producing improved estimates of historical temperature and precipitation patterns that will enhance climate model validation, strengthen understanding of natural climate variability, and support more accurate projections of future climate change and sea-level rise.

Location:

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6T 1Z3

Reference Number:

171-2026-2027-Q1-P0014

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Individual or sole proprietorship

Recipient's Legal Name:

Cassandra Chanen (University of British Columbia)

Federal Riding Name:

Vancouver Quadra

Federal Riding Number:

59040

Program:

Grants to Support Research and Activities Relating to The Polar Regions

Program Purpose:

To foster and encourage activities and events that promote greater awareness of, and increase knowledge about, polar regions. Attract, inform and inspire new generations to carry on Canada's increasing activities in polar affairs.