Southeast Regional Climate Center
The Southeast Regional Climate Center (SERCC), one of six regional climate centers in the U.S., was established in 1989 to provide climate services for a region including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
It is one of the Regional Climate Centers run by National Centers for Environmental Information.
Goals
- Increase the use and availability of climate data for reducing risks and improving resilience.
- Translate research into operational tools for users in the Southeast.
- Provide support and information for public and private sectors on climate variability and change.
Sponsor
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Creation
SERCC was established in March 1989 in response to an assessment identifying regional needs for climate services, under NOAA's Regional Climate Center program. No specific legislation is cited for its creation.
Funding
SERCC receives funding from NOAA through its Regional Climate Center program. Specific funding amounts and details are not publicly disclosed, but it's part of NOAA's ongoing budget for climate services.
Leadership
The title of the leader of the program is **Director**.
Website
Social Media Accounts
- *X (formerly Twitter): @sercc_unc
- *Facebook: Southeast Regional Climate Center on Facebook
Wikipedia Article
wikipedia:Southeast Regional Climate Center