Co-production of Climate Services : A diversity of approaches and good practice from the ERA4CS projects (2017–2021)

Published: Feb. 11, 2022

This guide presents a joint effort of projects funded under the European Research Area for Climate Services (ERA4CS) (http://www.jpi-climate.eu/ERA4CS), co- action initiated by JPI with co-funding Union (Grant 690462), 15 national public Funding Organisations (RFOs), and 30 Performing (RPOs) from 18 countries. sets out to increase understanding different pathways, methods, approaches improve knowledge co-production climate services users as value-added activity ERA4CS Programme. Reflecting on experiences 16 26 ERA4CS, this aims define recommend good practices transdisciplinary researchers, users, funding agencies, private sector service providers. Drawing responses project teams questionnaire interviews, maps diversity methods stakeholder identification, involvement, engagement. It also conducts an analysis tools, mechanisms engagement well evaluation processes. discusses practice examples based review projects, identifying enablers barriers key elements in These were: namely (i) Forms Engagement; (ii) Entry Points and, (iii) Intensity Involvement. further outlines ingredients enhance quality co-producing stakeholders. Based lessons learned concepts recent literature co-production, we provide set recommendations funders providers services.

Language: Английский

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The effect of weighting hydrological projections based on the robustness of hydrological models under a changing climate

Journal of Hydrology Regional Studies, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 41, P. 101113 - 101113

Published: May 26, 2022

This study is developed in three catchments located Denmark, France and Spain, covering different climate physical conditions Europe. The simulation skill of hydrological models under contrasting evaluated using a Differential Split Sample Test (DSST). In each catchment, are given weight based on their according to robustness considering the DSST results for traditional purpose-specific metrics. Four weighting approaches used, including set evaluation weights applied obtain reliable future projections annual mean river discharge Projections found be sensitive model weightings cases where show significantly skills DSST. However, when similar, there no significant change applying schemes. Nevertheless, methodology proposed here increases reliability purpose-for-fit context.

Language: Английский

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Towards the development of climate adaptation knowledge-action systems in the European Union: An institutional approach to climate service analysis

Climate Services, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 24, P. 100265 - 100265

Published: Nov. 17, 2021

Six years have passed since the European Commission published its Roadmap for Climate Services (2015). Nowadays, this domain is characterized by a complex constellation of different products, services, and actors. Indeed, definitions climate services adopted WMO Union are very vague, leading to possible mismatches between users' expectations producers' offers in terms services. Consequently, several authors institutions terminologies. For example, Weichselgartner Arheimer (2019) argue "climate adaptation knowledge-action systems". Therefore, article will pursue two goals: first, we apply new terminologies across Union; secondly, investigate correlation degree decentralisation, policymaking traditions (statist or corporatist), emergence systems selected countries (EU 27). From our analysis conclude that change knowledge action were most developed corporatist and/or decentralized such as Austria, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain. At same time, statist centralized show degrees integration products their governance: some (France), others no product service was found (Greece). We believe better use terminology (e.g., vs service) an important step development sign increasing maturity field.

Language: Английский

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Environmental integrity of forest offsets in a changing climate: embedding future climate in Australia’s sinks policy regime

Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 67(6), P. 1328 - 1346

Published: Jan. 23, 2023

Forest carbon sinks are important to Australia's climate policy, and recent government business net zero commitments will likely increase demand for forest offsets. At the same time, forests in parts of country have suffered from prolonged drought bushfires, a growing body research suggests that future change could significant implications sinks' permanence. This article draws on expert views explore how incorporating knowledge physical risks can strengthen environmental integrity policy. It finds challenges opportunities strengthening science, practice interfaces changing climate, proposes reforms capacity be long-term contributor emission targets adaptation These may relevance other countries with vulnerable interests

Language: Английский

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Designing a Climate Service for Planning Climate Actions in Vulnerable Countries

Atmosphere, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 12(1), P. 121 - 121

Published: Jan. 16, 2021

The next generation of climate services needs not only tailoring to specific user but provide, in addition, access key information a usable way that satisfies the different users’ profiles; especially web-based services. Here, we present outcomes from developing such new interactive prototype. service provides data for robust analysis underpin decision-making when planning measures compensate impact. goal is facilitate communication on between modelling communities and adaptation or mitigation initiatives vulnerable countries are applying funds Green Climate Fund (GCF). A participatory process was ensured during four workshops pilot countries, with an audience national international experts. During this it made clear all there strong need knowledge science, while most also increasing capacity hydrological water management. active interaction found necessary dialogue developers users. Understanding users, transparency potentials limitations together development science methods were required components service.

Language: Английский

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Commercialization pathways for climate services for small holder farmers in the global South

Climate Services, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 30, P. 100354 - 100354

Published: Feb. 1, 2023

Climate change disproportionally affects many countries in the Global South where smallholder farmers make up majority of agricultural sector. Weather and Information Services (WCIS) bridge gap between scientific weather forecasts to create actionable knowledge assist optimal decisions. Over past years there has been a spur WCIS initiatives targeting farmers. However, projects fail commercialize long-term impact. The current study addresses this issue by studying potential commercialization pathways for South. representatives experts were interviewed reach deeper understanding barriers opportunities different, pathways. results indicate that are multiple Projects may employ wide variety business development activities, partnerships revenue models sustain their business. Many rely on donor money, which poses threat market process. suggest model third party absorbs costs end-user is most promising, whereas user-pay seems have least potential. There several possibilities future scenarios such as seek collaboration with National Meteorological Departments, integrate partner value chain or an academic spin-off become service platform

Language: Английский

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The added value of the process in climate services co-production: Lessons from Niger

Climate Services, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 33, P. 100435 - 100435

Published: Dec. 30, 2023

Climate services are recognized as an essential tool for sustainable development in strategic and climate-sensitive sectors. In developing countries, particularly Africa, the literature offers successful examples of application, especially agricultural sector, which is dramatically sensitive to climate variability change. While, initially, particular emphasis was placed on outcomes these benefits they provide users, several authors, more recently, have focused their attention process. A service understood a cyclical process different actors interact, exchange knowledge, establish relationships mutual trust. This co-production serves primarily bridge gap between science society appropriate countries. Several authors claim benefit improving usability, but rarely intrinsic value recognized. study aims describe document its added using example Niger case study, where two addressing drought floods recently been developed, tested, operationalized. experience allows inferring lessons that can be useful researchers practitioners developed contexts. The collaboration disciplines (transdisciplinarity) roles (complementarity), iterative interactive learning emerge key elements allowing continuous improvement strengthened relationship among actors. results this process, albeit qualitatively described paper, could guide adopting such approach represent tangible funders policymakers process's value. Nevertheless, article recognizes need develop methodological framework quali/quantitatively assessing suggests four dimensions considered further research. Finally, paper recommends capitalization pilot experiences through national global frameworks services.

Language: Английский

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The role of weather and climate information services to support in wildfire management in Northwestern Europe

Climate Risk Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100672 - 100672

Published: Nov. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Differential Credibility Assessment for Statistical Downscaling

Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 59(8), P. 1333 - 1349

Published: Aug. 1, 2020

Abstract Climate science is increasingly using (i) ensembles of climate projections from multiple models derived different assumptions and/or scenarios and (ii) process-oriented diagnostics model fidelity. Efforts to assign differential credibility are also rapidly advancing. A framework quantify depict the statistically downscaled output presented demonstrated. The approach employs transfer functions in form robust resilient generalized linear applied downscale daily minimum maximum temperature anomalies at 10 locations predictors drawn ERA-Interim reanalysis two global (GCM; GFDL-ESM2M MPI-ESM-LR). time series used derive several impact-relevant Extreme (CLIMDEX) indices that assigned based on 1) reproduction relevant large-scale by GCMs (i.e., fraction regression beta weights well reproduced) 2) degree variance observations reproduced following application a new inflation technique. Credibility predictands varies across between GCM generally higher for than temperature. assessment demonstrated here easy use flexible. It can be as inform decision-makers about projection confidence extended include other components functions, weight members ensemble.

Language: Английский

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Improving China’s Resilience to Climate-Related Risks: The China Framework for Climate Services

Weather Climate and Society, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 12(4), P. 729 - 744

Published: Aug. 18, 2020

Abstract The primary needs for climate services in China, the form of information decision-making, are to better prepare and manage meteorological-related disasters, adaptation change, sustainable development. In this paper, vision, structure, content, governance China Framework Climate Services, which is designed respond these needs, described. This paper reflects on practice, lessons, experience developing delivering disaster risk reduction, agriculture, water, energy, urbanization, major engineering projects. Four key aspects successful highlighted: transition research operational services; relevant, tailored, usable information; effective engagement between users providers building interdisciplinary professional teams. Key challenges opportunities recognized paper: a growing gap science capability societal need, lack awareness user communities service value their activities, important need closer more meaningful interactions services. delivery uptake high-quality, usable, will facilitate climate-smart decisions that reduce risks improve Chinese resilience.

Language: Английский

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