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Centre for climate research opens

SINGAPORE — The first research centre in the world dedicated to the tropical climate and weather of Singapore and the wider South-east Asian region was officially opened yesterday by Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Vivian Balakrishnan.

SINGAPORE — The first research centre in the world dedicated to the tropical climate and weather of Singapore and the wider South-east Asian region was officially opened yesterday by Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Vivian Balakrishnan.

The Centre for Climate Research Singapore (CCRS) aims to improve weather prediction for the country, as well as advance scientific understanding and forecasting of the climate over the wider South-east Asian region. It is the first in the world to use high-resolution computer models do this.

It is led by Dr Chris Gordon, the centre’s Director, who was previously the head of the world-renowned Met Office Hadley Centre in the United Kingdom. He will lead a core team of research scientists to look into weather simulation.

The centre will also network with overseas and local experts to ensure that the latest scientific developments are incorporated.

The concept of the CCRS was first mooted in 2011 as part of the Government’s plans to build capabilities in climate science. The centre will support Singapore’s efforts in climate resilience by producing robust long-term climate projections, which are essential to climate impact and adaptation.

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