Participation in international scientific events

In 2023, CLIPSSA continued its involvement in various high-level scientific and institutional events, thanks to various participations and presentations by the project’s researchers and experts (Catherine Sabinot, Alexandre Peltier, Victoire Laurent) and post-doctoral student (Vishnu Sasidharan Nair). Here are a few examples : EGU-23 international scientific symposium in Vienna in April, the VIII Wallace Scientific Conference in Costa Rica in May, the ICRC-CORDEX workshop in Italy in September and the Pacific Island Climate Outlook Forum in Suva (Fiji) in October.

Awareness-raising and outreach activities

The project has continued to raise awareness at local level, notably at the seminar on climate change organised by the Bourail municipality in September at the municipal cinema.

During the Fête de la Science 2023 in November, CLIPSSA organised screenings and debates on the link between sport and climate, including the broadcast of the New Caledonian documentary series ‘Sans limites’ (Studio 4×4, Canal+ Calédonie), and discussions on the impact of climate change on sporting practices were held with the general public.

Media presence

CLIPSSA raised its profile with a number of media appearances, including articles in New Caledonia’s legal and political journal and radio broadcasts on NC1ère. The project was also mentioned at an IRD international press conference, highlighting its role in climate change research efforts in the Pacific.