This Conference offers the opportunity to take part in the largest scientific event ahead of the UNFCCC COP21 negotiations. The Conference will:

• Identify the grand challenges facing the climate change research community and help to establish future priorities for climate change research.
• Contribute to the �big-picture synthesis� of cutting-edge climate change research and related global challenges such as biodiversity, energy, renewable/non-renewable resources, health, local and regional disparities.
• Design and present science-based solutions ahead of the UNFCCC COP21 negotiations.
• Provide a strong interface between science-policy-society on climate change issues and the opportunity for continued engagement among communities leading up to COP21 negotiations and beyond.