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Providing seasonal-to-interannual climate information for risk management and decision making
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Goddard, L and Aitchellouche, Y and Baethgen, W and Dettinger, M and Graham, R and Hayman, P and Kadi, M and Martinez, R and Meinke, H, Providing seasonal-to-interannual climate information for risk management and decision making, Procedia Environmental Sciences, 1 pp. 81-101. ISSN 1878-0296 (2010) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.1016/j.proenv.2010.09.007
Abstract
Much has been learned in the interpretation and use of climate information since the 1997/1998 El Niño event that garnered so much attention. Seasonal-to-interannual forecasts are now produced around the world. However, mismatches in their scales, specificity or communication (of forecast content and uncertainties) with decision-maker needs still hinder their use. More work is needed to improve a) the utility of models, b) access to observational and model/forecast data, c) understanding and communication of the
opportunities and limitations of forecasts, and d) methods by which decision systems use climate predictions – both through modifications of decision systems and more tailored forecast information. This white paper discusses these issues and recent advances in providing climate information needed in effective climate risk management. The paper advocates for the establishment
and/or strengthening of "chains of experts and communications" to better enable appropriate and effective dissemination,assimilation and further use and application of climate information.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Research Division: | Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences |
Research Group: | Agriculture, land and farm management |
Research Field: | Farm management, rural management and agribusiness |
Objective Division: | Environmental Policy, Climate Change and Natural Hazards |
Objective Group: | Adaptation to climate change |
Objective Field: | Climate change adaptation measures (excl. ecosystem) |
UTAS Author: | Meinke, H (Professor Holger Meinke) |
ID Code: | 70779 |
Year Published: | 2010 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 54 |
Deposited By: | Agricultural Science |
Deposited On: | 2011-07-03 |
Last Modified: | 2011-10-06 |
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