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Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI)

Climate Information Portal (SMHI)

Web portal providing site-specific climate summaries, pre-calculated indicators and projections based on CMIP datasets, with guidance for interpreting climate information

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What you can do with it

Input

  • Select a location and time period of interest.
  • Explore pre-calculated climate indicators covering weather and water variables.
  • Access historical, current and future climate information.
  • Use climate information based on CMIP, CORDEX and HYPE datasets.

Output

  • Site-specific climate summaries.
  • Maps and graphs of climate indicators.
  • Automated key messages.
  • Downloadable climate data for selected regions.

Use it to

  • Explore past, present and projected climate conditions.
  • Build an initial understanding of how climate may change at a selected location.
  • Support the initial assessment of climate risks and vulnerabilities.
  • Inform strategic climate adaptation planning.

Why is it relevant to climate adaptation

Helps authorities establish an evidence base before moving into more detailed risk and vulnerability assessments. Its site-specific information helps identify which climate variables and hazards may require further investigation and provides a common starting point for discussions between authorities, technical experts and other stakeholders. The tool is particularly useful for screening and strategic planning, although more detailed impact and risk analyses are needed to support the selection of specific adaptation measures.

Used in

  • Early-stage climate adaptation planning
  • Strategic climate-risk and vulnerability screening
  • Climate evidence gathering by national and local authorities
  • Identifying priority climate hazards for further assessment
  • Supporting discussions between authorities, experts and stakeholders
  • Building a shared climate information base for adaptation processes

Metadata

User Group
Commission services and/or AgenciesNational authoritiesNGOs
Geographic coverage
Global
Spatial resolution

Local

Support of Adaptation Policy Cycle
Step 1: Preparing the Ground for Adaptation
Step 2: Assessing Climate Change Risks and Vulnerabilities
Adaptation sectors
AgricultureBiodiversity protectionBuildings
Climate hazards
Non specific
Type of outputs
Maps and graphsDatasets and indicators
Temporality of data
Historical/pastPresentForward-looking
Language
English
Accessibility and usability
Moderate

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