Evaluating a Fit-For-Purpose Integrated Service Platform for Climate Change and Land Information of Rural Mountain Community

Summary

Pawan (2020) discusses the challenges faced by rural mountain communities in adapting to climate change and reducing vulnerability. The study highlights the need for a web-based information system that helps communities prepare plans to mitigate impacts. This system integrates data from various providers with near real-time climate and weather datasets, offering a user interface for visualizing information. Tested in the Dolakha district of Nepal, the system provides details on land use, rainfall, temperature, and adaptation techniques, aiding stakeholders in formulating plans to cope with climate change. The system aims to facilitate easy access, visualization, and querying of information for stakeholders, individuals, and communities, thereby supporting policymakers in improving and implementing community-based activities (Pawan, 2020).

References:

Pawan, T. (2020). Evaluating a fit-for-purpose integrated service platform for climate change and land information of rural mountain community. J Remote Sens GIS, 9, 278.