Summary of a virtual exchange meeting on “Climate Parameters and Climate Change Impacts on the Urban Sector”

Climate data and information are vital for various aspects of urban development and planning to address climate change. This includes evaluating land suitability, assessing climate risks in urban planning, evaluating critical infrastructure, and planning urban ventilation corridors (UVCs).

As a first step towards creating an effective climate service to support climate-sensitive urban and spatial development, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), in partnership with GIZ under the Urban-Act project, organised a virtual exchange on “Climate Parameters and Climate Change Impacts on the Urban Sector” on 29 March 2024.

During the meeting, speakers and expert meteorologists from the TMD Climate Centre shared valuable insights on climate data and case studies of climate service applications. Apinya Chaila presented climate parameters/data and its implications for sectors; Ruthaikarn Buaphean, shared expertise on climate change impacts on the urban sector; and Dr. Chalump Oonariya presented the proactive approach to tackle climate change and showcased the ‘Climate Field School’ project.

In addition, Asst. Prof. Dr. Pornsan Vichienpradit from Chulalongkorn University highlighted the integration of climate data in the urban planning process through a case study using climate data in the urban sector, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wijitbusaba Marome from Thammasat University shared insights from an urban perspective on applying climate data and information.

The outcome of this event was the initial needs and expectations of climate service users, paving the road for the next step in co-designing urban climate services for Thailand.

The conference showcased Urban-Act’s and its project partners’ shared commitment and aimed to establish a common understanding of climate change impacts and relevant climate data in urban sectors. To this end, over 100 participants from national governmental agencies, academia, universities, and project pilot city agencies came together to share insights and needs.

For more about each topic and the materials from the event, please visit:

• Climate parameters/data and its implications in sectors
• Climate change impacts on the urban sector
• Proactive approach to tackle climate change and case study ‘Climate Field School’ project
• Integration of climate data in the urban planning process
• An urban perspective on applying climate data and information