3. Land-surface processes and monsoon climates
A large body of research has demonstrated the importance of the land surface in regulating the monsoons. Research into land surface processes is particularly relevant because it provides the bridge between agricultural and hydrological impacts and climate. The topics addressed by this session included:

• Influence of land surface processes on monsoon variability on daily to interannual and interdecadal timescales

• Incorporation of dynamic vegetation processes into GCMs

• Impacts of land-use changes on future monsoon climates

Key note talks

Dr David Lawrence (CGAM, University of Reading, U.K.)
Professor Jean-Francois Royer (Meteo France, France)
Dr Chris Taylor (CEH, Wallingford, U.K.)

Links to all available abstracts and powerpoint presentations

Land surface processes

Further information about the PROMISE project's contribution to this topic:

WP 1300 Sensitivity of monsoon variability/predictability to land surface processes/conditions

WP 2100 Impact of land-use changes on future monsoon climates