A major challenge to building climate resilience societies is connecting climate service users to climate services in ways such that individuals across sectors and at varying levels of decision-making processes can access and use climate information. Climate services are scientifically produced products and information that are designed to enhance knowledge about the impacts of the climate, inform climate smart decision-making, and assist climate service users to mitigate and respond to the adverse climate impacts and outcomes The purpose of this study is to learn more about existing and potential opportunities, as well as best practices, for promoting the use of climate information in decision-making processes for the specific sectors of water, food and agriculture, and public health in the Caribbean Region. Outcomes of the project will identify opportunities, challenges, and best practices in stakeholder interactions organized to address climate risks in the sectors of water, food and agriculture, public health, energy, and/or disaster risk reduction. This project is funded by the World Meteorological Organization.
Project Point of Contact: Andrea K. Gerlak, agerlak@arizona.edu