What are the expected outcomes of WCC-3?
The primary expected outcome of WCC-3 is a global framework for climate services to ensure availability of climate information to decision-makers in the timeframe ranging from seasons to decades. To this aim, the Conference is structured in a Expert Segment (31 August- 2 September 2009), during which scientists and decision-makers will elaborate on white papers on the state of affairs of climate services and on the needs of users. A High-level Segment will follow (3–4 September 2009), during which global actions will be discussed and a Declaration will be adopted. The Conference also aims to increase investment in climate observations and monitoring and applied science to enhance availability of user-oriented climate information and services.
