Outreach with Decision & Policy Makers

One of CRED's goals is to develop and disseminate information resources and decision support tools that help people and institutions understand the uncertainties associated with climate variability and climate change. It is our aim to train individuals and group leaders in methods that provide for the consideration of a more optimal number of frames, goals, and choice alternatives.

CRED disseminates Center research results to decision makers at all levels including policy makers, the public sector, the research community and educators. A central aspect to our outreach approach is involving potential end-users of climate information in the design of research and product development.

Currently, CRED field projects in Uganda, Brazil, and Argentina are being conducted with partners from the academic, private and public sectors, including groups that operationally produce and disseminate climate information. Our findings and suggestions for communication approaches have a direct outlet via these groups to the populations they serve.

Policy and decision makers interested in CRED should contact
Sabine Marx at sm2234@columbia.edu