Science communication as a bridge between climate research and climate services
📅 25 March 2026 📍 Faculty of Geography (5-7 Clinicilor Street)
How can climate information be better communicated and used to support society in facing climate change and extreme events?
This workshop, jointly organized by the SCEWERO and Climateurope2 projects, will bring together scientists, private sector representatives, stakeholders, and young ambassadors to explore the role of climate services and science communication in building climate awareness and preparedness.
The workshop aims to foster dialogue among scientists, business representatives, public authorities, NGOs, and youth to support more effective climate communication and the development of climate services that respond to real societal needs.
The event will feature short talks from experts working on climate services and science communication, followed by a perspective from the private sector on how collaboration between companies and academic institutions can transform research results into practical, user-oriented climate services.
A key part of the workshop will be an open discussion with stakeholders, focusing on their needs for climate information and how communication between scientists and users can be improved toward better climate change adaptation.
The event will engage high school students involved in the School Climate Ambassadors programme, who will share their experiences and perspectives on the role of young people in science communication and climate action.
Workshop agenda
9.30-10.00 – Registration and welcome coffee
10.00-10.20 – Opening ceremony
Chair: Selvaggia SANTIN
- Welcome from UBB as a host: Assoc. Prof. Titus MAN, Dean of the Faculty of Geography
- Welcome from the SCEWERO project: Prof. Adina Croitoru, SCEWERO
project manager - Welcome from the Climateurope2 project: Maja Jovanovic, Climateurope2 representative
10.20 – 11.40 – Presentation session
Chair: Titus MAN
10.20 – 10.40 – Selvaggia SANTIN – Bridging  Science, Policy and People: Climate Communication for resilient communities
10.40 – 11.00 – Dragan MIHIC – Climate Services for Climate Action
11.00 – 11.20 – Adina CROITORU – From Knowledge to Action: Science-Driven Public Climate Services: Heat Early Warning
11.20 – 11.40 – Sorin POP – Co-Creating Climate Intelligence: How Research and Industry Partnerships Elevate Climate Services
11.40 – 12.30 – Brunch
12.30 – 12.45 – Voice of the Young Generation: Young Climate Ambassador session:
Chair: Selvaggia SANTIN
School 1: Eugen Pora High-School
School 2: ProDEO High-School
School 3: Onisifor Ghibu High-School
12.45 – 13.30 Open discussions with participantsÂ
Chairs: Adina CROITORU & Dragan MIHIC & Selvaggia SANTIN
➢ Guiding question 1: What are your needs in terms of climate services?
➢ Guiding question 2: Sci comm gap between research and
operations/services: what do you think should be better communicated?
➢ Guiding question 3: How could your organisation contribute to the
development of climate services?
➢ Open questions and suggestions for new climate services to be developed
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Venue of the event
📍 Faculty of Geography  Nr. 5-7 Clinicilor Street Cluj-Napoca