CLIMATE SERVICES FOR THE

MOST VULNERABLE

Jan Egeland

(Co-chair of the High-Level Taskforce

For the

Global Framework for Climate Services)

1 December 2010

Why a FRAMEWORK for Climate Services?

- Because climate services do not get the last mile to those who need them the most.

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Why a FRAMEWORK for Climate Services?

- Because important research does not move rapidly to climate services for the most vulnerable.

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Blue dots – more than 90% of data received. Red and yellow dots – less than 5% of data received

Why a FRAMEWORK for Climate Services?

- Because there are many gaps in the observation networks supporting climate services.

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What are climate services ?

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The development and provision of data, information products and advice relating to climate to assist in decision-making.

What benefits?

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Strengthened climate services will lead to improved decisions and i.a. socioeconomic development, reduced disaster risk and climate change adaptation.

Global death and death rates due to extreme

events 1900-2006.

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Components of the Framework

Capacity building investment:National capacity upgrade: 70 countries do not

have basic climate services;

Regional centers: 4 new centers and 4 upgraded (would fill gaps in existing system);

Observing stations: an additional 100 surface & 10 upper air stations (approx) needed;

Governance and management to be set up ASAP;

Total investment USD 50-100 M. a year 2012 - 21