Trump’s Decision and Its Impact
In his second term, President Donald Trump fired several hundred employees from U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
This sparked concerns about the effect on weather and climate services.
The NOAA has been under pressure during Trump's first term as well.
Climate Predictions and Global Coordination
Weather predictions rely on global patterns; climate projections focus on slower, long-term meteorological changes.
Projections are coordinated by the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), following protocols for simulations and future scenarios.
National climate predictions are coordinated under the UN’s World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), but global cooperation is essential for better predictions.
Need for K-Scale Modelling
Current climate models lack the resolution needed for local and regional adaptation.
Calls are growing for K-scale (1 km) models for more accurate, location-specific predictions.
Such models require international collaboration and significant computing resources.
The Importance of Resilient Climate Prediction Efforts
Climate prediction systems need to be resilient to political changes and other disruptions.
Cost-benefit analysis should be done to ensure the efficiency and necessity of prediction centers.
Global coordination and long-term projections are essential for building resilience against climate change.
COMMENTS