IITM consultation explores turning climate research into practical services
More than 150 participants from over 80 institutions discussed sector-specific information needs and a national climate services information system to support planning and decision-making.
Sectoral discussions covered water, agriculture, disaster risk, energy and finance, including insurance and renewable energy.
PUNE: The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) held the first stakeholder consultation of the Climate Science into Services for India Forum on October 17, focusing on translating research into actionable information.
The Ministry of Earth Sciences said participants included government agencies, researchers, civil society and businesses. Technical sessions examined climate models, datasets and the need for a national Climate Services Information System.
Sectoral discussions covered water, agriculture, disaster risk, energy and finance, including insurance and renewable energy. Participants also considered climate extremes, marine heatwaves and coastal vulnerability.
Stakeholders outlined operational challenges and information requirements. Recommendations will inform continued engagement between climate researchers, service providers and users.
