Research and Systematic Observation

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This programme  involves supporting and contributing to focused scientific research and continuous, standardized monitoring of the Earth’s climate system. This program is crucial for understanding climate change, its impacts, and for developing effective mitigation and adaptation strategies.

Due to their limited institutional, technical, technological and financial resources for research and systematic observation, we work with various actors to enhance their  capacity for implementing policies while incorporating traditional knowledge and diverse community voices; enhancing systematic observation of climatic parameters and modelling capabilities; conducting gap and capacity analysis and constructing and rehabilitating basic observation stations; developing training programmes and capacity-building initiatives to enhance the skills and expertise of researchers and scientists in the field of research and systematic observation; and enhancing infrastructure and resources for effective research and systematic observation, including the availability of well-equipped laboratories and data management systems, and access to reliable and up-to-date scientific information and databases.

Key Aspects of the Programme

 
  • Research:

    This involves studying various aspects of climate change, including its causes, impacts, and potential solutions. Research areas include climate modeling, impacts on ecosystems and human societies, and the effectiveness of different mitigation and adaptation strategies. 

     
  • Systematic Observation:

    This involves the continuous and standardized monitoring of the Earth’s climate system. This includes monitoring parameters like temperature, precipitation, greenhouse gas concentrations, sea levels, and ice cover. This data is essential for understanding climate trends and variability, and for validating climate models. 

     
  • Data Sharing and Management:

    RSO programs emphasize the importance of free and open access to climate data and information. This facilitates collaboration, research, and the development of climate services. 

     
  • Capacity Building:
    RSO programs also focus on building capacity in developing countries to participate in and benefit from climate research and observation efforts. This includes providing training, technology transfer, and financial support.