Chapter 3 Climate Applications and Services
Conclusions
The broader range and easier access to climate
data and information have been major
factors in improving climate services and
applications within Australia. We have seen
significant improvements in the quality of
climate information as providers have
responded to the needs of end users. This
has been particularly evident in the products,
services and applications developed to
address immediate concerns with the
Australian environment (e.g. drought in
2002) and, increasingly, with those that will
require higher level strategic intervention
(e.g. land degradation, water use, salinity).
Other users of climate services continue to
grow. Concerns over future climate change
are driving major studies into determining
links with health and also motivating alternative
options for energy generation. The
rate of demand for climate services and
applications can be expected to increase
further in coming years.
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