What's Happening?
NASA is employing the Earth eXchange Global Daily Downscaled Projections (NEX-GDDP-CMIP6) to assess extreme weather statistics. This initiative aims to provide high-resolution, bias-corrected projections of various climate variables, including temperature, precipitation, and windspeed. The data is sourced from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6) and is available at a 0.25x0.25 degree resolution. The training program associated with this project is designed to equip participants with the skills to access and analyze these projections using Google Earth Engine and Python/Jupyter notebooks. The focus is on evaluating risks associated with extreme weather events at regional scales.
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Why It's Important?
The use of NEX-GDDP-CMIP6 data is crucial for understanding and preparing for the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. By providing detailed projections, NASA enables government agencies, NGOs, and academic institutions to develop effective adaptation and mitigation strategies. This initiative supports disaster management efforts and informs policy decisions related to climate change. The training program enhances the capacity of stakeholders to utilize advanced data analytics for regional climate risk assessment, fostering resilience in communities vulnerable to extreme weather.
What's Next?
Participants in the training program will gain the ability to customize scripts for calculating extreme weather statistics, which can be applied to specific regions of interest. This capability will support ongoing efforts to assess climate risks and inform strategic planning. As the data becomes more widely accessible, it is expected that more organizations will integrate these projections into their climate adaptation frameworks, potentially influencing policy and funding decisions at various governmental levels.
