ICCS 2 explored a range of issues while paying special attention to gaps and opportunities related to the private sector, which has made many valuable contributions to the climate service enterprise. These contributions include satisfying user needs for specialized products, collecting local data to supplement national networks, and ensuring the widest possible dissemination of watches, warnings, and advisories.
ICCS 2 was held in Brussels, Belguim in September, 2012; it was hosted by the German Climate Service Center.
The conference report is found here:
Conference presentations are found below:
Anders Levermann, The Transition Ahead
Anna Steynor, Climate Information Portal
Cathy Vaughan, CSP Case Studies
Ed Carr, Climate Information for Development Mali
Ghassem Asrar, How Does Science Support Climate Services
Glen Anderson, CSP Valuation of Climate Services
Guofu Wang, Climate Services China
John Sillman, Challenge of Climate Services
Karl Benedict, ESIP Federation
Rick Crouthamel, Sustained Infrastructure to Support Climate Services