This practical guide serves as a valuable tool for fostering a Community of Practice for Climate Information Services (CoP for CIS) among professionals engaged in the dynamic fields of health and agriculture in the Philippines. Specifically designed to meet the unique requirements of those involved in the design, planning, and implementation of climaterelated activities, it caters to a broad community of individuals and organizations with a keen interest in leveraging weather and climate information for informed decisionmaking in the sector of agriculture, natural resource management, and health.

The guide’s scope spans the interconnected fields of health and agriculture, recognizing the interdependence between these domains and their susceptibility to the impacts of climate change. It is tailored to practitioners who aim to improve the quality and inclusivity of CIS, ensuring that climate information is not only accurate and timely but also effectively reaches and benefits smallholder farmers and health professionals.

It is structured to lead practitioners through a step-by-step process, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the factors that influence the functionality and efficiency of a CoP for CIS in the Philippines.