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A systematic approach to assess climate information products applied to agriculture and food security in Guatemala and Colombia

Authors :
Universitat Politècnica de València. Departamento de Proyectos de Ingeniería - Departament de Projectes d'Enginyeria
CGIAR Trust Fund
Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security
United States Agency for International Development
Ministerio de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural, Colombia
Bouroncle-Seoane, Claudia
Müller, Anna
Giraldo, Diana
Rios, David
Imbach, Pablo
Girón, Estuardo
Portillo, Fernando
Boni Aristizábal, Alejandra
van Etten, Jacob
Ramirez-Villegas, Julian
Universitat Politècnica de València. Departamento de Proyectos de Ingeniería - Departament de Projectes d'Enginyeria
CGIAR Trust Fund
Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security
United States Agency for International Development
Ministerio de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural, Colombia
Bouroncle-Seoane, Claudia
Müller, Anna
Giraldo, Diana
Rios, David
Imbach, Pablo
Girón, Estuardo
Portillo, Fernando
Boni Aristizábal, Alejandra
van Etten, Jacob
Ramirez-Villegas, Julian
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

[EN] Increased interannual climate variability affects agricultural livelihoods throughout the world. In many regions, climate services support decision-makers in their adaptation efforts. The range of these services and the number of associated information products have increased dramatically in recent years. However, the relationships between these products and their use and usability for targeted decision-making have rarely been systematically evaluated. Here, we report on the development of a systematic and user-centered approach to assess climate information products and networks of products; and apply it to products covering the nexus of climate, agri- culture, and food security in Guatemala and Colombia. Across both countries, we assessed 28 products used for agricultural decision making, outreach, planning research, and design of emergency responses. While climate- only information products play a central role in each network, information products intended to support agri- culture and food security need to integrate information from different themes or disciplines and sources at different scales. We find that major improvements in the credibility, legitimacy, scale, cognition, procedures, recommendations, and content of most existing products are required. Brevity and clarity of language are highlighted as desirable in both countries, as well as use of trusted and publicly-available data, and non-paper- based delivery formats. The approach and methodology are valuable for facilitating the prioritization of actions for improvement and/or the development of new products, thereby helping climate services for agriculture and food security to realize their true potential.

Details

Database :
OAIster
Notes :
TEXT, English
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.on1258893089
Document Type :
Electronic Resource