The “South-South Collaboration on Climate Information Services (SSCIS)” project is a partnership led by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the Philippines Climate Change Commission (CCC), with funding from Germany’s International Climate Initiative (BMWK). The primary aim of the project is to enhance Climate Information Services (CIS) in the Philippines and support informed decision-making for climate change adaptation and mitigation at national and local levels.
CIS are vital for informing government policy and enabling precise planning and responses to climate-related risks. The Manila Declaration, resulting from an August 2023 conference on the SSCIS Project, emphasizes the role of CIS in sustainable development. Increasing the quality, accessibility, and management of climate data is critical for effective adaptation and disaster readiness, addressing vulnerable communities, and safeguarding ecological health.
To streamline the implementation of effective CIS, guidance documents are developed focusing on:
- quality assessment of climate data used to develop CIS,
- evaluation of climate information products derived from data,
- ensuring the availability and accessibility of CIS for decision-makers.
These comprehensive guides aim to establish standards and protocols to enhance reliability and usability across various sectors. The guidebook is intended to assist scientists, researchers, practitioners and decision-makers in effectively utilizing climate data, information and services.
