Utility of weather and climate information for adaptation decision-making : current uses and future prospects in Africa and India
2017
Singh, Chandni | Daron, Joseph | Bazaz, Amir | Ziervogel, Gina | Spear, Dian | Krishnaswamy, Jagdish | Zaroug, Modathir | Kituyi, Evans
Drawing on experiences from diverse fields such as biodiversity conservation and watershed development, the authors identify ways in which short-term and long-term weather and climate information can be leveraged towards transformative change. A framework is proposed to help increase utility and uptake across Africa and India. Participatory approaches to designing and interpreting climate information is useful in decision-making. The article provides detail regarding long-range climate projections and local level weather information, as well as the differences between users and producers of such knowledge. The current provision and use of climate information are a critical barrier for adaptation at scale.
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