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A need for actionable climate projections across the Global South

Journal Article · · Nature Climate Change
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  1. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) (India); National Center for Atmospheric Research
  2. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) (India)
  3. National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, CO (United States)
  4. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA (United States)
  5. Council on Energy, Environment and Water, Delhi (India)
  6. University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (United States)
  7. Second Institute of Oceanography, Hangzhou (China); King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)
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Inconsistent climate projections for much of the Global South from six generations of IPCC assessments have compounded the many challenges it faces in adapting to climate change. Furthermore, we propose using emerging technologies and strengthening international collaborations to address these challenges.

Research Organization:
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), Boulder, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Biological and Environmental Research (BER)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0022070
OSTI ID:
2202669
Journal Information:
Nature Climate Change, Journal Name: Nature Climate Change Journal Issue: 9 Vol. 13; ISSN 1758-678X
Publisher:
Nature Publishing GroupCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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