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I.2Relationships between Adaptation and Climate Services: Towards a framework
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- I.2.1Reality of collaboration
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I.2Relationships between Adaptation and Climate Services: Towards a frameworkSection 1.2 provides perspectives on how adaptation services and climate services are defined in different communities. In reality, the difference between climate services and adaptation service is somewhat blurred and becoming more so, with implications for those using, and those delivering and supporting the services. In addition, there is emerging experience in Europe of merging adaptation and climate service provision. An example is the approach being taken with Climate-KIC that funds adaptation projects including adaptation portals. The approach being taken is based on a broader definition of climate services from that used within the Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS)5. The approach being taken is also more action-oriented and focuses on business and innovation. I.2.1Reality of collaborationCollaboration between adaptation services and climate services does exist as exemplified by services in Germany (KomPass, Climate Service Centre (CSC), and Met Service (DWD)) and Denmark (DMI and the Danish Ministry for the Environment) in which the different institutions work in a complementary way to deliver climate and adaptation services, and in Sweden where SHMI is the common service provider. [Pull out specifics related to these examples from the table recognising the different nature of the platforms and the national context within which they operate] There are differences in the nature and extent of the collaborations between climate service and adaptation service providers in different countries reflecting the different institutional relationships, funding and business models, and perceived remits and scope. In most cases collaboration is seen as important, especially from the perspective of better supporting users. [Would be useful to include an example of the different collaborations based on the workshop experiences] I.2.2Relationship between Climate Services and Adaptation PlatformsEssential to these collaborations are well-defined roles and responsibilities, and a strong relationship. With such, there is an enhanced potential for realisation of mutual benefits for the different service providers and for the quality and consistency of services being provided to users. Some examples of the mutual benefits are: climate services providers or met service working with those offering adaptation services to make available on the adaptation platform aggregated climate information and data to support adaptation (Denmark and Germany (Kompass)). this concept is being explored within Climate-KIC, and recognises that adaptation service providers represent a critical user community for climate services and, as such, should be engaged to inform the development of relevant climate services; the adaptation platform should point to relevant climate service providers and/or the met service as a source for basic climate information/data beyond that available from the adaptation service provider. [Question for those operating adaptation platforms: is there an example of a reciprocal relationship where the climate service provider points to an adaptation service for knowledge and support?] Without well-defined roles and responsibilities and a strong relationship there is an increased potential for conflicts and user confusion/frustration and a loss of users’ trust. These will arise as there is competition for the same space (knowledge, users and funding) and, from the users’ perspectives, there appear to be similar types of services being provided that are conflicting or non-consistent. For example, climate service providers supporting adaptation decisions-making and adaptation service providers presenting climate data and information that in both cases are perceived to be conflicting or inconsistent. I.2.3Realising the CollaborationThere is a need for a better understanding / articulation of what are the services required to support decision-making and of the respective roles, responsibilities and relationships between those providing climate services and those providing adaptation services. To realise the required collaboration begins with communication – establishing and maintaining the engagement between climate services providers and adaptation service providers at the national (and transnational) level. This will require sustained and informed engagement at the necessary level (s) across organisations with a mutual genuine interest to provide the services necessary to inform decision-making. It will also require working together in areas of mutual interest, including ensuring that information and support provided are relevant, usable and scientifically sound, but also maintained as such. Collaboration in understanding users’ needs and capabilities would address concerns associated with user/stakeholder fatigue and confusion (a united voice to users), but also benefit both climate services and adaptation services. [This is general and could be supported by examples of collaboration procedures]
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xxx; J.2Next steps[Reference to further development through input from country experts and one-day expert meeting, finalization and possible future use of this document (i.e. to serve as a basis for analysis).] [See specific questions for the workshop.] J.3Possible follow up[Reference to possible further development of Climate-ADAPT in relation to the content of this paper. This could include the relevant elements of the Climate-ADAPT work plan. ] ReferencesBabillot P., Gillet M. (eds.), 2006, ‘National Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change’. National Observatory on the Effects of Global Warming. (available at: http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/document127605). CIRCLE-2/EEA, 2013, ‘Experts Meeting on 'National Adaptation Platforms’ (19 June, 2013) Presentations (http://www.circle-era.eu/np4/625.html) Minutes (http://www.circle-era.eu/np4/%7B$clientServletPath%7D/?newsId=625&fileName=Final_Minutes_Meeting_19_June_2013.pdf) CIRCLE-2/EEA, 2013, ‘Workshop on Adaptation Platforms in Europe: Addressing challenges and sharing lessons” (Copenhagen, 7-8 November 2013) Report (http://www.circle-era.eu/np4/%7B$clientServletPath%7D/?newsId=668&fileName=2014.02.11_Adaptation_Platforms_in_Europ.pdf) Policy-brief (http://www.circle-era.eu/np4/%7B$clientServletPath%7D/?newsId=668&fileName=Policy_brief_WS_platforms_FINAL.pdf) Presentations (http://www.circle-era.eu/np4/650.html) The Klimanavigator, 2014, ‘Der Klimanavigator’ (http://www.klimanavigator.com/idee/index.php) accessed 02 May 2014. Wiklimat, 2014, ‘Wiklimat’ (http://wiklimat.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/index.php/Wiklimat:Accueil) accessed 29 April 2014. Download 314.12 Kb. Share with your friends:
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