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Unraveling AMOC-CO2 feedbacks during the warmer-than-present Last Interglacial
The world ocean currently absorbs about 30% of anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and is therefore an important source of solutions to fight the climate crisis. However, the development of ocean-based mitigation strategi... The world ocean currently absorbs about 30% of anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and is therefore an important source of solutions to fight the climate crisis. However, the development of ocean-based mitigation strategies requires improved representation of climate processes in Earth system models. In particular, modelling the effects of Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) weakening on the ocean’s ability to absorb CO2 remains a challenge, primarily due to a lack of understanding of climate feedback mechanisms. This project draws on high-resolution paleo-archives from the North Atlantic and a novel combination of geochemical tracers to determine how the AMOC varied during the Last Interglacial period, 129 to 115 thousand years ago, which is considered the best historic analog of the global climate state projected for the end of this century. The project will not only provide crucial constraints on magnitude of natural AMOC variability, but will allow, for the first time, a systematic investigation of AMOC-CO2 feedbacks in a warm climate, helping quantify the mechanisms that influence the ocean’s effectiveness in sequestering CO2 from the atmosphere. The results will move us forward in unraveling the ocean-climate nexus and help reduce uncertainties in climate projections, which will benefit the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The multi-faceted public engagement activities will maximize the project's contribution to the climate emergency and daily climate action, contributing to the EU Adaptation Strategy, the EU Green Deal and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. ver más
31/08/2026
289K€
Duración del proyecto: 39 meses Fecha Inicio: 2023-05-10
Fecha Fin: 2026-08-31

Línea de financiación: concedida

El organismo HORIZON EUROPE notifico la concesión del proyecto el día 2023-05-10
Línea de financiación objetivo El proyecto se financió a través de la siguiente ayuda:
Presupuesto El presupuesto total del proyecto asciende a 289K€
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