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Drawing on case studies from Karlstad and Stockholm, it emphasizes the need for iterative dialogue, the use of facilitators, and the alignment of climate data with existing planning tools to ensure that scientific information is actionable for practitioners.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-000334#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Practitioners often struggle to articulate specific climate information needs and may rely on predefined technical solutions rather than comparing alternative adaptation options. To counter this, scientists and facilitators should use iterative dialogue to help users expand their scope and consider innovative measures.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-000334#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Climate services must be developed with a deep understanding of the planning and decision-making context, as adaptation options often compete with other political agendas. 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