Abstract
The next generation of climate services needs not only tailoring to specific user needs but to provide, in addition, access to key information in a usable way that satisfies the needs of different users’ profiles; especially web-based services. Here, we present the outcomes from developing such a new interactive prototype. The service provides data for robust climate analysis to underpin decision-making when planning measures to compensate for climate impact. The goal is to facilitate the communication on climate information between climate modelling communities and adaptation or mitigation initiatives from vulnerable countries that are applying for funds from the Green Climate Fund (GCF). A participatory process was ensured during four workshops in four pilot countries, with an audience of national and international experts. During this process it was made clear that in all countries there is a strong need for knowledge in climate science, while in most countries there was also an increasing need of capacity in hydrological modelling and water management. The active interaction during the workshops was found necessary to facilitate the dialogue between service developers and users. Understanding the users, transparency on potentials and limitations of climate services together with capacity development in climate science and methods were required components in the development of the service.
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There were two online tools developed in the prototype phase of the Climate Information; the Site-Specific Report (SSR) and the Data Access Platform (DAP)
The DAP was designed for users with scientific expertise who want to make their own additional analysis having direct access to climate information and data
Summary
Publisher’s Note: MDPI stays neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Vulnerable countries already experience first-hand the adverse effect of climate change. These countries need access to state-of-the-art climate information, tools with financial support, and investments. High-income countries have agreed to jointly mobilise significant financial resources to address the pressing mitigation and adaptation needs of developing countries, directly linking to Sustainable
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