Climate extremes and risks: links between climate science and decision-making

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dc.contributor.authorSillmann, Jana
dc.contributor.authorRaupach, Timothy H.
dc.contributor.authorFindell, Kirsten L.
dc.contributor.authorDonat, Markus G.
dc.contributor.authorAlves, Lincoln M.
dc.contributor.authorAlexander, Lisa V.
dc.contributor.authorBorchert, Leonard
dc.contributor.authorDe Amorim, Pablo Borges
dc.contributor.authorBuontempo, Carlo
dc.contributor.authorFischer, Erich M.
dc.contributor.authorFranzke, Christian L.
dc.contributor.authorGuan, Bin
dc.contributor.authorHaasnoot, Marjolijn
dc.contributor.authorHawkins, Ed
dc.contributor.authorJacob, Daniela
dc.contributor.authorMahon, Roché
dc.contributor.authorMaraun, Douglas
dc.contributor.authorMorrison, Monica A.
dc.contributor.authorPoschlod, Benjamin
dc.contributor.authorRuane, Alex C.
dc.contributor.authorShampa
dc.contributor.authorStephenson, Tannecia
dc.contributor.authorVan Der Wel, Narelle
dc.contributor.authorWang, Zhuo
dc.contributor.authorZhang, Xuebin
dc.contributor.authorŽupanić, Josipa
dc.date.accessioned2025-04-10T20:27:44Z
dc.date.available2025-04-10T20:27:44Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractThe World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) envisions a future where actionable climate information is universally accessible, supporting decision makers in preparing for and responding to climate change. In this perspective, we advocate for enhancing links between climate science and decision-making through a better and more decision-relevant understanding of climate impacts. The proposed framework comprises three pillars: climate science, impact science, and decision-making, focusing on generating seamless climate information from sub-seasonal, seasonal, decadal to century timescales informed by observed climate events and their impacts. The link between climate science and decision-making has strengthened in recent years, partly owing to undeniable impacts arising from disastrous weather extremes. Enhancing decision-relevant understanding involves utilizing lessons from past extreme events and implementing impact-based early warning systems to improve resilience. Integrated risk assessment and management require a comprehensive approach that encompasses good knowledge about possible impacts, hazard identification, monitoring, and communication of risks while acknowledging uncertainties inherent in climate predictions and projections, but not letting the uncertainty lead to decision paralysis. The importance of data accessibility, especially in the Global South, underscores the need for better coordination and resource allocation. Strategic frameworks should aim to enhance impact-related and open-access climate services around the world. Continuous improvements in predictive modeling and observational data are critical, as is ensuring that climate science remains relevant to decision makers locally and globally. Ultimately, fostering stronger collaborations and dedicated investments to process and tailor climate data will enhance societal preparedness, enabling communities to navigate the complexities of a changing climate effectively.
dc.description.reviewstatusReviewed
dc.description.scholarlevelFaculty
dc.description.sponsorshipClimate extremes and risks
dc.identifier.citationSillmann, J., Raupach, T. H., Findell, K. L., Donat, M. G., Alves, L. M., Alexander, L. V., Borchert, L., De Amorim, P. B., Buontempo, C., Fischer, E. M., Franzke, C. L., Guan, B., Haasnoot, M., Hawkins, E., Jacob, D., Mahon, R., Maraun, D., Morrison, M. A., Poschlod, B., … Županić, J. (2024). Climate extremes and risks: Links between climate science and decision-making. Frontiers in Climate, 6, 1499765. https://doi.org/10.3389/fclim.2024.1499765
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.3389/fclim.2024.1499765/full
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1828/21876
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherFrontiers in Climate
dc.rightsCC BY 4.0
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectUN SDG 13: Climate Action
dc.subject#journal article
dc.subjectPacific Climate Impacts Consortium (PCIC)
dc.titleClimate extremes and risks: links between climate science and decision-making
dc.typeArticle

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