RESEARCH OFFICE

Roles and Responsiblities

  • Coordinates Climate Change research to generate climate scenarios;
  • Examines the socio-economic impacts of climate change on vulnerable sectors and communities;
  • Develops and assesses climate prediction and impact assessment methodologies;
  • Coordinates capacity development of practitioners and users of climate information products and services;
  • Coordinates trials of proposed technologies and interventions before adoption;
  • Develops Information Management Systems such as databases and portals for data sharing and archiving;
  • Liaises with clients and stakeholders on mainstreaming climate change in different sectors;
  • Develops, reviews and coordinate climate change policies, plans, adaptation and mitigation strategies;
  • Focal Point for all Universities and Research institutions, Meteorological Services and Civil Protection Unit.