DIN Standards Committee Principles of Environmental Protection
Climate Services - Principles, requirements, and guidelines
Abstract
The term “climate services” is a complex concept encompassing multiple components, including the selection, processing and integration of diverse types of data, information and knowledge. It also involves various processes requiring collaboration among multiple actors and all elements necessary for delivering an effective service. Climate services are often confused with climate data and climate information, yet these are only one element. In reality, climate services focus on using climate data, contextualising knowledge about climate variability and change into specific decision-making contexts. This standard covers the entire scope of climate services as described in the components (below), including their technical, procedural and performance characteristics, while defining the standardisable aspects of climate services. It also identifies relevant governance mechanisms and existing standards applicable to climate services.
Begin
2026-07-09
WI
00467010
Planned document number
prEN 18420
Responsible national committee
NA 172-00-19-02 AK - Adaptation to the consequences of climate change
