CLIPS

Climate Information and Prediction Services

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Type of Structure: network / framework activity
Regional Scope: global
Parent Organisations:
Child Organisations:
Duration : 1996 to present
Contact Address: no office contact defined

holding an official function in CLIPS

General information and objectives

The concept of the Regional Network of CLIPS Focal Points is to develop capacity in NMHSs through the selection and training of individual experts and to develop interaction on a Regional basis. It is proposed that the latter objective will be achieved by networking Focal Points into sub-Regional groupings with Rapporteurs appointed by the Regional Associations acting as coordinators. Confirmation of this approach is being sought in each Regional Association meeting as they occur; Regional Associations I, II, III, V and VI have promulgated the approach while Regional Association IV has indicated a preference for regional, rather than national, Focal Points.

Responsibilities of individual Focal Points will vary according to national or regional requirements and may include:
 
  • Acting as CLIPS Project Office contact points
  • Acting as national sources of information on CLIPS-related activities
  • Providing assistance in national training
  • Advising on national requirements for data access and distribution, training and projects
  • Advising on national requirements for forecasts
  • Acting as national focal points for forecast interpretation
  • Providing an interface to users and user groups
  • Coordinating research activities
  • Arranging training for users
  • Distributing training and other materials
  • Feeding material to CLIPS and national web pages
  • Reporting on national climate, prediction and applications research results
  • Reporting on climate applications and benefits achieved through their use 
  • Advising on the development of the CLIPS Curriculum

    For further details, link to the CLIPS Home Page

    Last update: 4/27/22
    Source of data: ProClim- Research InfoSystem (1993-2024)

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