1. Joint Working Group Climate Report
Jörg Schulz and Pascal Lecomte
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2. Contents Introduction/Context CEOS/CGMS Climate Working Group – Set-up
CEOS/CGMS Climate Working Group – Recent Developments
CEOS/CGMS Climate Working Group – Looking Ahead: 4 Year Plan
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3. Relevant outcome of COP-21
Adaptation (Article 7(c)): Strengthening scientific knowledge on climate, including research, systematic observation of the climate system and early warning systems, in a manner that informs climate services and supports decision-making

4. This is consistent with the GFCS
Enable better management of adaptation to climate change through the development and incorporation of science-based climate information into planning, policy and practice
The Vision of GFCS
“Enable better management of the risks of climate variability and change and adaptation to climate change, through the development and incorporation of science-based climate information and prediction into planning, policy and practice on the global, regional and national scale."

5. Research and science are key drivers
Research: “strengthening scientific knowledge”
Research feeds IPCC assessment reports
Climate Research has requirements of its own
WCRP and its observation panels play a key role
A robust science base is needed for all GFCS pillars
This is true for “Observations and monitoring”
Science of observation and extraction of Climate Data Records shall not be underestimated

6. Climate Symposium 2014: Relevant Outcome
There is a need for an integrated observational approach. One that is strategically designed to be cost effective and sustained over decades, yet remains targeted on key challenges and promotes the fusion of theory, models and observations. Where relevant, this approach should also address the linkages to societal benefits, as this could facilitate the funding of new observation systems.

7. Flow of Requirements to Products
Link to Grand Science Challenges and their Needs
USERS
ECV
Carbon Cycle
Water Cycle
Precipitation
Priority 2
Priority 1
CO2
Priority 3
UNFCCC
NEEDS
ECVs/CDRs
Consolidated
Requirements
GCOS
JWGClimate
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8. The Architecture for Climate Monitoring from Space
Implementation coordinated by
Joint CEOS – CGMS Working Group on Climate (JWG Climate)

9. CEOS/CGMS Climate WG - Background
Participation:
Europe: JRC, ESA, EUMETSAT, ASI, CNES, DLR, NSC, UKSA
Americas: INPE, NOAA, NASA, USGS
Asia: CMA, ISRO, JAXA, JMA, KMA
WMO
Chaired by: Pascal Lecomte (ESA) until November 2017, then Jörg Schulz (EUMETSAT) until November 2019
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10. CEOS/CGMS Climate WG - Background
New Joint WG formed in November 2013
Extensive re-use of the arrangements and focus of the predecessor CEOS Climate WG
ToRs slightly re-worked to clarify the 3 over-arching objectives (reference point is the set of GCOS ECV requirements):
Providing a comprehensive and accessible view as to what Climate Data Records are currently available
Making best use of currently available data by delivering additional Climate Data Records (e.g. by identifying and targeting cross- calibration or re-processing gaps/shortfalls)
Optimising the planning of future satellite missions and constellations to expand existing and planned Climate Data Records, in terms of both coverage and record length
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11. CEOS-CGMS WGClimate Relevance for Planning
Provide visibility on Climate Data Records available from CEOS & CGMS missions or their combination on an GCOS ECV basis that allows response to GCOS IP;
The Inventory establishes traceability with respect to GCOS principles, requirements and guidelines;
The WG identifies gaps and shortfalls, provides recommendations and formulates a coordinated action plan to address recommendations;
This optimises the planning of future missions and constellations to expand Climate Data Records and close gaps with respect to GCOS requirements.
ECV Inventory
Reference Assessment Process
Gap Analysis & Recommendation
Action Plan
Creation of conditions to fulfill GCOS requirements

12. Potential Usages of the ECV Inventory beyond the WGClimate
Can inform data record users with a public repository of verified information on what is available and how to access the data;
Can inform climate services, such as Copernicus in Europe, on what CDRs are available/committed and provide status;
Can inform data providers on competitive situations;
Can inform developers with whom to collaborate;
Can inform reviewers of proposals for new CDRs if it is worth investing ...
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13. CEOS/CGMS Climate WG – Recent Developments
Main developments since Nov 2015:
Europe (ESA then EUMETSAT) will chair the joint WG for the next 4 years
An “integrated team” has been formed to take advantage of this 4-year perspective
ESA has responsibility for completing Inventory Cycle #2 and EUMETSAT has responsibility for completing Cycle #3
The EC (via Copernicus) has provided funding for a dedicated inventory resource – now in place
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14. CEOS/CGMS Climate WG – Recent Developments
Main developments since Nov Ctd:
Immediate focus has been on preparing for Cycle #2:
The ECV inventory has been transferred from NASA to Europe
The contents of the Inventory have been assessed and its structure has been slightly modified in preparation for the start of Cycle #2
An ECV Inventory Guide (to support data providers in the population of the inventory) has been prepared – endorsed at the meeting of JWG on 7-9 March 2016
A reference Gap Analysis Guide (taking benefit from the thin slice gap analysis conducted during Cycle #1) has been prepared – also endorsed at the meeting of JWG on 7-9 March 2016
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15. ECV Inventory Cycle#1 - Analysis
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16. Rationale Lessons learnt from Cycle #1 Proposed approach for Cycle #2
Revision of questionnaire
Guide to the Questionnaire
Direct engagement with responders per data record
Finding right responders via WGClimate members engagement and catalogues
1-to-1 interactions between ‘questioner’ and ‘responder’
Clear split into two questionnaires
Unpopulated / poorly populated fields
Inconsistent / insufficient input of information
Potentially missing data records
Difficult assessment for future improvements of questionnaire
Clear distinction between current and future partly lost in implementation
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17. Database tables - Traceability
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18. Integration with WGClimate Website
ECV inventory is displayed as integral part of the WGClimate website
Integration via <iframe> allows independent development and maintenance
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19. Update process - Overview
April - May
June - September
July - October
Preparation
Contact with Data Providers
Engagement of WGClimate members
Interaction with ‘responders’ to schedule process
Collection
Input of data into ECV Inventory (response to questionnaire through web interface)
Verification
Pre-check of contents
One-to-one verification meetings
Acceptance of entry into ECV Inventory
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20. CEOS/CGMS Climate WG – Recent Developments
Main developments since Nov Ctd:
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21. CEOS/CGMS Climate WG – Recent Developments
Main developments since Nov Ctd:
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22. CEOS/CGMS Climate WG – Recent Developments
Other items from the JWG Meeting on 7-9 March 2016 :
The 4-Year Work Plan was approved – considered in more detail later
Prototype of JWG website presented – now undergoing a review process – planned to be available as from 1 May 2016
Case Studies using the Architecture presented (backwards from decision-making through to link with observations) – well received – now a WMO publication
Approach for addressing the actions arising from the CEOS Carbon Strategy was discussed
Vice-Chair vacancy (as from Nov 2017)
Next meeting in Brazil in Feb 2017
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23. CEOS/CGMS Climate WG: 4-Year Plan – Cycle #2
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24. CEOS/CGMS Climate WG: 4-Year Plan – Cycle #3
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25. CEOS/CGMS Climate WG: 4-Year Plan
2018
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26. Reporting Activities Reporting to CEOS (SIT, April 2016)
Update of the ECV Inventory
Analysis report on new Climate Change Treaty (COP-21)
Reporting To CGMS (#44 Biot-France June 2016)
Actions:
FCDR Inventory
Interoperability Standards
Reporting to SBSTA
WGClimate Chair will be present at SBSTA-44 as part of the ESA delegation.
Interface with GCOS
Supporting the Definition of the New GCOS IP (planned end 2016)
Prepare the CEOS/CGMS response to the new GCOS IP (planned end 2017)
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27. Report from JWGC …… Thank you for your attention!
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