INFORMATION FLOWS AND POLICY USE OF CLIMATE DIAGNOSTICS AND CYCLONE PREDICTION FOR ADAPTIVE WATER-RESOURCES MANAGEMENT UNDER CLIMATIC UNCERTAINTY IN WESTERN NORTH AMERICA

The project focuses on the intersection of human and natural systems in western North America, specifically addressing risks from weather extremes, water scarcity, and food security. It aims to strengthen adaptive management by promoting the exchange of climate information between scientists and policymakers, utilizing tools like the Binational Climate Summary and GIS analysis of tropical cyclones. Phase I findings indicate that while water managers are interested in seasonal forecasts, their utility is hindered by issues with spatial and temporal resolution and a lack of inter-agency cooperation. The document also notes that agriculture consumes 70% to 90% of the region's water and that population growth is increasing water and energy demands.

• Urban and rural water managers show significant interest in seasonal climate forecasts, but the practical utility of these forecasts is limited by varying sectoral priorities and insufficient spatial and temporal resolution.
• There is a lack of cooperation and collaboration among agencies responsible for risk mitigation, and management priorities differ by sector, with urban areas focusing on short-term management and rural areas on long-term risk reduction.
• Water and energy demands in the region are being driven upward by economic and population growth, while ecosystems are gaining importance in water management considerations.
• Agriculture is the primary consumer of water in the region, accounting for 70% to 90% of its use.

APA

Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (n.d.). INFORMATION FLOWS AND POLICY USE OF CLIMATE DIAGNOSTICS AND CYCLONE PREDICTION FOR ADAPTIVE WATER-RESOURCES MANAGEMENT UNDER CLIMATIC UNCERTAINTY IN WESTERN NORTH AMERICA. https://iai.int/admin/site/sites/default/files/uploads/2014/03/SGP-HD_5.pdf

Chicago

Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. INFORMATION FLOWS AND POLICY USE OF CLIMATE DIAGNOSTICS AND CYCLONE PREDICTION FOR ADAPTIVE WATER-RESOURCES MANAGEMENT UNDER CLIMATIC UNCERTAINTY IN WESTERN NORTH AMERICA. n.d. https://iai.int/admin/site/sites/default/files/uploads/2014/03/SGP-HD_5.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{interamericaninstituteforglobalchangeresearchndinformation, author = {{Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research}}, title = {{INFORMATION FLOWS AND POLICY USE OF CLIMATE DIAGNOSTICS AND CYCLONE PREDICTION FOR ADAPTIVE WATER-RESOURCES MANAGEMENT UNDER CLIMATIC UNCERTAINTY IN WESTERN NORTH AMERICA}}, institution = {Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research}, url = {https://iai.int/admin/site/sites/default/files/uploads/2014/03/SGP-HD_5.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }