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Download POLICY BRIEF: Climate data and projections: Supporting evidence-based decision-making in the CaribbeanNo. of pages: 12Author(s): Will Bugler, Olivia Palin and Dr Ben RabbOrganisation(s): Acclimatise Format: pdfFile size: 620.51 KB

Governments in the Caribbean recognise climate variability and change to be the most significant threat to sustainable development in the region. Policies and strategies such as the regional framework for achieving development resilient to climate change and its implementation plan acknowledge the scale of the threat and provide a plan that aspires to safeguard regional prosperity and meet development goals. To do this, decision-makers need effective tools and methods to help integrate climate change considerations into their planning and investment processes. To build resilience, decision-makers can benefit from access to appropriate climate change data that are specific to their geographical location and relevant to their planning horizons.

The CARibbean…