Enhancing the usability of climate services for adaptation action - the example of the Climate Register

Enhancing the usability of climate services for adaptation action - the example of the Climate Register

Climate change-related challenges can differ greatly in different regions due to natural, structural and socio-economic factors. Therefore, adaptation solutions should address the regional specific spatial and societal challenges. The RegIKlim project (Regional Information on Climate Action) addresses this need by developing climate information for local climate action. Within RegIKlim six model regions across Germany develop and implement climate service products for local decision support. The two cross-cutting research projects NUKLEUS and WIRKsam support the model regions by providing high resolution climate model data (3 km grid) and by channeling climate adaptation research to develop usable tools and information at the interface between regional climate modeling and impact modeling.

The common goal of WIRKsam and NUKLEUS is to develop a web-based climate information platform, the Climate Register, that focuses specifically on the support of climate adaptation action. The proposed poster presentation aims to present the concept of the Climate Register, based on a thorough needs assessment. Specific objectives of the Climate Register are to provide high-resolution climate model and geo data, climate services developed in the model regions as well as guidance and interpretations documents.

Co-developed tools and relevant additional information aim to support decision-making of regional climate adaptation. Furthermore, scientifical methods for developing measurable local adaptation targets and improving the practical relevance of climate services (e.g. how climate services help to draw up an adaptation strategy) will be included. In this regard, the Climate Register pursues a one-stop-shop approach. The contribution is intended to inform about the activities of the RegIKlim funding measure and to stimulate discussion about how data and information can be effectively used for regional climate adaptation action and the corresponding decision-making process.