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Compendium on methods and tools to evaluate impacts of, and vulnerability and adaptation to, climate
change
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FAOClim 2.0
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Description
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FAOClim 2.0 is a global agroclimatic database containing data from almost 32,000 stations for up to
14 observed and computed agroclimatic parameters. The database includes both long-term averages
(1961-90) and time series for rainfall and temperatures. The database is linked to real-time daily
meteorological data flow and allows users to browse and retrieve basic data. The user can select
data by geographic area, time period and parameter and can export and visualize the information in
map and graph form.
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Appropriate Use
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The agroclimatic database is a valuable tool to analyze the variability of agroclimatic parameters
and serves as a basis for risk studies. FAOClim provides a crucial resource in understanding how
climate is changing and in establishing the baselines from which climate is being perturbed.
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Scope
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Global
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Key Output
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Agroclimatic parameters for selected regions and time periods.
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Key Input
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User can add data for additional stations.
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Ease of Use
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Easy to use. On-line help is available.
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Training Required
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No
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Training Available
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None
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Computer Requirements
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PC Windows 98 and above.
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Documentation
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FAOClim 2.0 Agroclimatic Database CD-ROM. Available at http://www.fao.org/nr/climpag/pub/en1102_en.asp.
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Applications
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All applications requiring climatic data. Agricultural planning and climate risk assessment.
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Contacts for Framework, Documentation, Technical Assistance
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René Gommes, Michele Bernard
Environment, Climate Change and Bioenergy Division (NRC), FAO, Viale delle Terme di Caracalla,
00153 Rome, Italy;
e-mail: rene.gommes@fao.org, michele.bernardi@fao.org.
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Cost
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No cost
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References
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FAO. 2001. FAOClim 2.0. Agroclimatic Database CD-ROM + Users Manual (72 pp.) Environment and
Natural Resources Working paper No. 5. Available at http://www.fao.org/nr/climpag/pub/en1102_en.asp.
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