Climate Scenarios and Services
Issues
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Availability of information about adaptation, particularly for the current and near-future periods (about 20 years);
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Selection and use of data not gathered through conventional meteorological observation especially useful when observation data are scarce;
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Innovative methods in the post-processing of climate model outputs;
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Documentation of the evolution of climate risks;
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Availability of information about climate extremes;
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Understanding users’ decision-making processes.
Objective(s)
Provide relevant climate information and expertise to Ouranos members and partners with emphasis on adaptation.
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Optimize contact with users to increase understanding of their needs and disseminate climate information with the appropriate tools;
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Update and document the bank of observed and simulated climate data as well as data-processing tools;
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Provide scenarios and climate information tailored to user needs and develop innovative projection methods;
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Stimulate the development of knowledge and expertise in scenarios and services.
