Empowering young researchers through hands-on modelling, peer exchange, and cutting-edge climate knowledge
The DECIPHER Summer School 2025, held on July 7–8 at the University of Deusto in Bilbao and online, brought together a vibrant community of researchers, practitioners, and policy enthusiasts to explore innovative tools and methodologies for climate and environmental decision-making.
This year’s hybrid format enabled the active participation of both on-site and online attendees, creating an inclusive and interactive learning environment. Participants presented ongoing research projects, discussed methodological innovations, and engaged in hands-on modelling sessions, reinforcing the Summer School’s role as a platform for academic learning and collaborative knowledge creation.
📅 Highlights from the Programme
Day 1 opened with a warm welcome from the hosts (University of Deusto) and DECIPHER project leader (E3M) setting the tone for two days of rich dialogue. The morning sessions featured:
- A deep dive into macroeconomic assessments of climate and environmental policies (presented by the E3M and CE partners), and
- A hands-on modelling workshop on global flood risk and sea level rise (presented by the GCF partner).
In the afternoon, participants (both in person and online) shared their ongoing research on climate modelling, socio-economic evaluation, and more. This segment encouraged constructive feedback, active networking, and peer learning.
Day 2 continued with forward-looking discussions, including:
- Climate risk and resilience frameworks (presented by the IIASA partner),
- Scenario-contingent financial valuation (presented by the CLIMAFIN partner), and
- Uncertainty and innovation in modelling approaches (presented by the EXETER partner).
The day also featured a second round of research presentations from participants, with insightful feedback from peers.
🤝 DECIPHER: A Space for Exchange and Growth
A key feature of this year’s Summer School was its emphasis on peer learning and mutual exchange. Through the DECIPHER Project, this platform enabled early-career researchers and established experts to connect, share emerging ideas, and receive feedback in a intellectually stimulating environment.