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Climate Risk Management

Introduction

Daily life and economic activity are greatly affected by anomalous climatic conditions. The potential for adverse effects from such conditions is referred to as climate risk, and climate risk management (CRM) involves understanding and taking effective measures against it. The Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) is intended to support better management of climate-related risks, but few sectors currently perform CRM using actual climate information. One of the reasons why CRM has not been more widely adopted is a lack of clarity regarding how it should be implemented. To promote the use of climate information for CRM in Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has developed best practices for CRM such management in collaboration with its partners. This website details such practices for CRM in the fields of agriculture, health, energy and retailing.

The Three "A"s of CRM

The CRM process involves the steps of awareness, assessment and adaptation. JMA provides public- and private-sector operators with extensive support and advice for better management of climate risk in each step. Firstly, it is important for each sector to be individually aware of the climate's potential influence. In this context, JMA works to develop awareness of climate risk in various user sectors based on dialogue. Secondly, it is important to assess climate risk quantitatively based on the analysis of climate-related and industrial data in areas such as agricultural production and sales. To this end, JMA provides an accessible and user-friendly online climate database to facilitate assessment of climate risk. Finally, adverse influences can be reduced and benefits increased in climate-affected sectors by taking action for adaptation to climate risk using various climate forecast products on the site. In addition to the current provision of the latest forecast products for adaptation, JMA also plans to output hindcast products enabling users to perform verification of their practical actions.



Best Practices in CRM

  • JMA conducts joint research with the National Agricultural and Food Research Organization (NARO) to promote the use of climate information. New agricultural-meteorological products are made available on the website, which is accessible to registered users only. (Read more)
  • JMA conducts collaborative research with a private apparel association toward the development of best practices in climate risk reduction based on expertise in both sectors. (Read more)
  • JMA conducts collaborative research with a private drugstore association toward the development of best practices in climate risk reduction based on expertise in both sectors. (Read more)
  • JMA conducts collaborative research with a private electrical appliance association toward the development of best practices in climate risk reduction based on expertise in both sectors. (Read more)
  • JMA conducts collaborative research with the Japan Soft Drink Association (JSDA) toward the development of best practices in climate risk reduction based on expertise in both sectors. (Read more)
  • JMA provides maximum temperature forecast data covering the period up to two weeks ahead to support electricity generation planning in summer and winter.
  • The incidence of heat illness has increased rapidly due to a greater number of extremely hot days resulting from global warming and natural climate fluctuations. JMA issues heat illness-related information based on short-range and medium-range forecasts.

    See the leaflet (PDF 3.9MB) in detail.

JMA's CRM Support Activities as Presented at International Meetings

  • JMA made a presentation (PDF 1.3MB) on its recent development of CRM techniques for agriculture at JMA at the 15th Annual Climate Prediction Applications Science Workshop held in Anchorage, USA, from 2 to 4 May 2017.
  • JMA made a presentation (PDF 2.1MB) on its recent activities regarding climate-related decision making in the drug store industry at the 13th Annual Climate Prediction Applications Science Workshop held in Las Cruces, USA, from 24 to 26 March 2015.
  • JMA made a presentation (PDF 1.8MB) on its recent activities regarding climate-related decision making in the apparel industry at the 12th Annual Climate Prediction Applications Science Workshop held in Fairfax, USA, from 6 to 8 May 2014.
  • JMA presented a poster (PDF 1.1MB) on its contribution to improving CRM for agriculture at the International Conference on Promoting Weather and Climate Information for Agriculture and Food Security held in Antalya, Turkey, from 7 to 9 April 2014.
  • JMA presented a poster (PDF 2.9MB) featuring Japan's new CRM support website to publicize its activities in relation to GFCS on a national level at the first session of the Intergovernmental Board on Climate Services (IBCS) (Operational Climate Services: a Dialogue on Practical Action) held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 1 to 5 July 2013.