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All Programme documents, reports and best practices

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    Dynamics Model

    The OACPS Secretariat, in partnership with the European Union, has funded the development of the Socio-Economic Benefits (SEB) tool to assess the impact of climate change on economic production systems. This tool has come at a crucial time, enabling Member States to quantify the potential socio-economic impacts of climate change. This, in turn, can strengthen their position in climate negotiations by providing well-documented evidence of the financial needs required to address the losses under the Loss and Damage Fund.

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    Key Document

    Across 79 countries (48 in sub-Saharan Africa, 16 in the Caribbean and 15 in the Pacific) ClimSA has made tangible strides in closing the gap between climate science and the people who need it most. Whether farmers seeking seasonal forecasts, health officials planning for disease outbreaks, or energy managers adapting to shifting weather patterns, the tools, data and capacity delivered by the programme are helping shape more informed and resilient communities.

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    Key Networks

    Since the late 1990s, the World Meteorological Organization has pioneered an innovative global initiative known as Regional Climate Outlook Forums (RCOFs). These forums serve as vital platforms that regularly bring together experts and user communities from various institutions across different regions to collaboratively produce reliable climate information. Building on this foundation, the ClimSA Programme is investing significant resources to actively support and strengthen RCOFs across the ACP regions, recognising their crucial role in enhancing climate services and resilience.

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    Key Publication

    The Guidelines for User Interface Platforms (UIPs) in climate service value chains - developed by the WMO under the ClimSA Programme - provide a structured approach for building successful interactions between climate service providers, researchers and users to co-develop actionable climate information. These guidelines outline best practices for creating UIPs that facilitate trust, communication and collaboration, ensuring that climate data translates into effective decision-making. By incorporating diverse engagement methods - ranging from digital tools to interactive forums - the guidelines support more responsive and user-driven climate services. This resource is essential for organisations aiming to improve climate resilience through collaborative knowledge exchange.

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    Key Publication

    The Capacity Building Strategy (CBS) of the ClimSA Programme provides a structured framework to address these gaps. A consultant was engaged to develop the Strategy. The process involved a review of existing capacities and an assessment of the opportunities and constraints affecting the achievement of the programme’s intended results. The principal recipients of the CBS are the Regional Climate Centres (RCCs), but the same approach applies to National Meteorological and Hydrological Services and other stakeholders of the climate services value chain. By equipping staff and institutions with the necessary tools and skills, the ClimSA Programme contributes to a workforce better prepared to generate climate services that are more effective and adapted to the needs of policymakers and stakeholders at all levels.

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