Methodological strengths and weaknesses of climate change modeling and downscaling : background research paper
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2014
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“Downscaling” is a method of generating data from global models that can be locally relevant, and is useful for analyzing potential impacts and conducting vulnerability studies. As coastal zones are particularly susceptible to climate change impacts, this background paper analyzes some of the strengths and challenges of downscaling General Circulation Models (GCM) that were experienced by Climate Change and Water (CCW) project partners conducting adaptation research in coastal areas. Downscaled and modeled information must focus on end-user needs, particularly in developing countries, including a clear understanding of available data limits, and acknowledgement of uncertainty and probability.
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A Synthesis of Discussions from the “Adaptation Research on Coastal and Delta Areas Workshop”, co-hosted by the Universidad do Pará and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
IDRC would like to acknowledge the following people for their contributions to this background paper: Abdrabo, Mohamed; Almansi, Florencia; Almeida, Oriana; Bidegain, Mario; Caffera, Mario; Cartwright, Anton; Conde, Daniel; Deadman, Peter; Fernandes, Katia; Khan, Muhammad Shah Alam; Kumar, Ritesh; Martinez, Alejandra; Rivero, Sergio; Santibañez, Paula; Takahashi, Ken; and Vogt, Nathan
IDRC would like to acknowledge the following people for their contributions to this background paper: Abdrabo, Mohamed; Almansi, Florencia; Almeida, Oriana; Bidegain, Mario; Caffera, Mario; Cartwright, Anton; Conde, Daniel; Deadman, Peter; Fernandes, Katia; Khan, Muhammad Shah Alam; Kumar, Ritesh; Martinez, Alejandra; Rivero, Sergio; Santibañez, Paula; Takahashi, Ken; and Vogt, Nathan
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CLIMATE CHANGE, ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE, CLIMATE MODELLING, GLOBAL SOUTH, VULNERABILITY, DOWNSCALING, REGIONAL CLIMATE MODELLING, CLIMATE DATA, ADAPTIVE CAPACITY, COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT, DELTAS
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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2010-2019 / Années 2010-2019
Coastal Vulnerability / Vulnérabilité des communautés côtières
Disaster Risk Reduction / Réduction des risques de catastrophes
Economics of Climate Change Adaptation / Économie de l’adaptation aux changements climatiques
Knowledge Sharing / Mise en commun des connaissances
Load more 2010-2019 / Années 2010-2019
Coastal Vulnerability / Vulnérabilité des communautés côtières
Disaster Risk Reduction / Réduction des risques de catastrophes
Economics of Climate Change Adaptation / Économie de l’adaptation aux changements climatiques
Knowledge Sharing / Mise en commun des connaissances