This unit covers Climate Services and the ways in which they can support decision making for climate adaptation. By making environmental information accessible, climate services can help stakeholders to co-create effective solutions. Besides covering examples of existing climate services, this unit also discusses ways in which new climate services can be developed in a user-centric way. The co-development of climate services ensures that these services are tailored to the needs of potential users. 

Upon completing this unit you will: 

1. Understand the purpose of climate services and the ways in which they can support decision-making.

2. Be familiar with several existing climate services and they ways in which they can be utilized

3. Be able to identify the needs and requirements of potential users in order to develop new climate services