The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has launched “Polar Coupled Analysis and Prediction for Services” (PCAPS) project
The project will run from 2024 to 2028. project aims to increase and improve weather, water, ice, and climate information about the Arctic and Antarctic.
The project will help develop observation systems and Earth system models and advocate for improved forecasting services.
The goal is to improve security and safety for those who live and travel in the polar regions. The rate of temperature increase in the polar regions is greater than in the rest of the world.
Climate change directly impacts Indigenous populations, local communities, and those who work and operate in the polar regions.
Therefore, the new project focuses on both scientific and societal issues to help meet the challenges and to leverage the opportunities provided by the heightened international interest in these regions, in part because they are rich in raw materials and natural resources.
