Open this publication in new window or tab >>2025 (English)In: Ambio, ISSN 0044-7447, E-ISSN 1654-7209, Vol. 54, p. 965-979Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]
Despite the importance of salient, credible, and legitimate climate information for climate action, studies demonstrate a persistent usability gap between the information provided and what users find relevant and useful. Drawing from scientific literature and our experiences working with a Swedish national climate service, we explore and reflect on challenges and barriers with climate services using an analytical framework of four pillars. Based on this, we provide four overarching recommendations (and fundamental needs): (i) Advancing data production and analysis, (ii) Establishing a climate service collaboration forum, (iii) Fostering active users, and (iv) Prioritising long-lasting funding. These recommendations are directed to policymakers and the climate service community to transition the production and use of climate information from short-term studies and initiatives to long-lasting processes. We argue that adopting these recommendations can support climate-resilient development through strengthening climate service infrastructure and enhancing capabilities and skills of the actors involved.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
SPRINGER, 2025
Keywords
Climate change; Climate projections; Co-creation; National climate service; Recommendations; Science communication
National Category
Peace and Conflict Studies Other Social Sciences not elsewhere specified Environmental Sciences
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-211562 (URN)10.1007/s13280-025-02136-6 (DOI)001415798800001 ()39921805 (PubMedID)
Funder
Swedish Research Council Formas, 2019-01560
Note
Funding Agencies|Svenska Forskningsrdet Formas [2019-01560]; Swedish Research Council FORMAS
2025-02-102025-02-102025-05-15