The Center for Environmental Studies and Biodiversity (CEAB) at Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (UVG) recently hosted a group of researchers from the Central American Network of Climate Change Sciences (RC4). The visit was part of an academic tour aimed at strengthening scientific cooperation on climate issues and reinforcing collaboration among institutions in the region.
During their stay, the visiting researchers took part in a technical agenda organized by CEAB-UVG. Activities included presentations, academic exchanges, and tours of specialized laboratories.
Dr. Paris Rivera, a researcher at CEAB-UVG, presented recent progress in climate research conducted by the center. His presentation focused on applied research relevant to Guatemala, highlighting regional climate models, trend analysis, and data generation to support decision-making.
Keynote lectures were also delivered by scientists from the University of Costa Rica and RC4 members. Dr. Erick Alfaro Córdoba, an expert in climate variability and regional modeling, discussed phenomena such as El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and shared perspectives on the future impacts of climate change in Central America.
Researchers visited CEAB’s facilities to learn about atmospheric monitoring laboratories, automatic weather stations, and geospatial analysis platforms developed by UVG to support climate research.
The RC4 team also held meetings with local authorities who are involved in guiding the national agenda on global warming and promoting scientific dialogue within the country.
RC4 is a regional initiative made up of researchers and representatives from academic and scientific institutions across Central America. Its main goal is to strengthen scientific capacity in the region to understand, analyze, and address the effects of climate variability. The network promotes applied knowledge generation, technical exchange between countries, and collaboration on research projects that tackle global warming challenges through coordinated efforts. Areas of focus include regional climate modeling, extreme event analysis, hydrometeorology, risk management, and scenario building for the future.
Members come from various disciplines such as atmospheric sciences, oceanography, hydrology, geography, among others. They represent universities and research centers from Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, and El Salvador.
Through this visit, CEAB-UVG reaffirms its commitment to scientific research and regional cooperation aimed at addressing climate change impacts with evidence-based solutions.
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