Accessibility Statement for Services

As part of our accessibility statement, we would like to provide an overview of the current level of conformity of the service(s) described below with the legal accessibility requirements (in particular the Barrier-Free Accessibility Strengthening Act – BFSG).

Information about the Service Provider

Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH
Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße
52428 Jülich

Email: aparc-office@fz-juelich.de
Phone: +49 2461 61 3828

Website: https://aparc-climate.org/
Legal Notice: https://aparc-climate.org/legal-notice/

General Description of the Service

Information about

Atmospheric Processes And their Role in Climate (APARC)

As a core project of the World Climate Research Programme, APARC coordinates international efforts to apply atmospheric research to questions of climate variability, change, and prediction.

Details on the Execution of the Service

We provide information via https://aparc-climate.org/

At APARC, we are dedicated to understanding and addressing the complexities of atmospheric processes and their influence on global and regional climates. As a core project of the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP), we unite experts from around the world to advance climate science, improve predictions, and develop actionable solutions for pressing climate challenges.

Our work spans multiple timescales and focuses on themes such as atmospheric dynamics, chemistry, and long-term climate records. Through cutting-edge research, international collaboration, and a commitment to scientific excellence, APARC provides critical insights to inform policy decisions, support sustainable development, and build resilience to climate impacts.

Join us in shaping a better-informed and climate-ready future.

Compliance Status with Accessibility Requirements

We are committed to digital accessibility and aim to design our website so that it is fully accessible to all users. We are continuously working to fully implement the requirements of the Barrier-Free Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) and the related regulation (BFSGV).

Our website is based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and implements the following measures:

Keyboard accessibility: All content and functions can be accessed entirely via keyboard, ensuring navigation without a mouse.

Screen-reader compatibility and ARIA attributes: Our website supports screen readers and uses ARIA attributes to improve access for visually impaired users.

Optimized contrast and scalable text: We ensure sufficiently high color contrasts for improved readability and allow users to adjust font sizes according to their needs.

Feedback and Reporting of Accessibility Barriers

If you encounter any accessibility issues on our website, please contact us:

Email: aparc-office@fz-juelich.de
Phone: +49 2461 61 3828

Responsible Market Surveillance Authority

Market Supervisory Authority of the Federal States for Accessibility of Products and Services (MLBF)
c/o Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Health and Equality of Saxony-Anhalt
P.O. Box 39 11 55
39135 Magdeburg

Phone: +49 (0) 391 567 6970
Email: mlbf@ms.sachsen-anhalt.de