Palaeoclimate (PALCOM)

Palaeoclimate (PALCOM)

The INQUA Palaeoclimate Commission (PALCOM) supports a growing community of scientists and research groups focused on advancing our understanding of Quaternary climates. We emphasize the development of novel reconstructions and dating techniques to gain deeper insights into past climate drivers and variability, including abrupt events and long-term trends. PALCOM provides a platform for researchers to share knowledge, collaborate on innovative projects, and contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of Earth’s climate history.

PALCOM actively promotes international collaborative research through INQUA-supported projects. We prioritize greater participation and representation of researchers from the Global South, recognizing the value of diverse perspectives in addressing global climate challenges. By facilitating these collaborations, PALCOM aims to create a more inclusive and globally representative paleoclimate community.

PALCOM is dedicated to supporting early-career researchers and research groups from less-developed countries, ensuring that diverse voices contribute to shaping the future of paleoclimate science. We believe that fostering the next generation of paleoclimate scientists is vital for addressing the complex climate challenges facing our planet.

Current projects under the PALCOM umbrella include: WiSH – Warm Intervals in the Southern Hemisphere; INTIMATE – INTegrating Ice core, Marine and TErrestrial records for advanced palaeoclimate reconstruction; TRAC-XSA – Training Researchers in Core Analysis with Scanner XRF for South America; and S4 – Summer School on Speleothem Science. For the remaining inter-congress period ahead of the 2027 INQUA congress in India, the commission will maintain effective communication with its membership base and organize meetings with project managers and the congress organizing committee.