The workshop will
aim to couple the efforts of the research community in the
state with the needs and experience of policy- makers to
enhance the development of evidence-based policies to
implement innovative research more rapidly and effectively for
local climate action in the state.The workshop will provide an excellent opportunity to
researchers and policy makers to understand the science of
climate change modellings/ projections, impacts of climate
change on water, agriculture, natural ecosystems and forests,
vulnerability, and adaptation strategies.
Purpose
To maintain constant sharing of ideas between researchers and
policy makers, a continuous dialogue and experience sharing is
required as part of adaptation policy assessment. Evidence-
based planning is valued by government officials most when
there is actual and effective implementation of research
outcomes. In practice, this often implies that governmental
policies and plans need be scoped and scaled down to meet the
available budget, and thus be achievable.
Key Guiding Questions for the workshop
1
What are the best practices for climate science
communication to support understanding of climate change
impacts, vulnerabilities and options for decision making on
adaptation, mitigation, loss, and damage?
2
What can be done to strengthen the understanding of: climate
change impacts at 1.5°C and higher levels of warming;
adaptation and mitigation options and their costs; and
associated co-benefits for society?
3
What can be done and where are the synergies to improve
access to data and information to close knowledge gaps at
regional and national level to scale up climate action?
4
How can the research community optimize its support for the
national stocktake?