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Statement by Dr Jane Lubchenco, Under Secretary of Commerce
for Oceans and Atmosphere and NOAA Administrator
The demand for clear, authoritative and useful information about climate change is growing. More broadly,
increased understanding is needed about how atmosphere, ocean, and land systems, social and economic
systems, human health, and infrastructure will be affected by climate change and variability in the context
of other stresses.
To meet this increasing demand for climate information in the United States, the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is working to further integrate its already considerable capabilities in
climate observations, research, modelling, assessments, predictions, and projections to deliver relevant and
timely climate products and services. We also recognize this demand for climate information extends beyond
our nation’s borders and support enhanced international partnerships.
The exemplary tradition among member states of the World Meteorological Organization to exchange
observations, research results, and best practices for the common good must now be extended to ensure that
information about climate variability and change is shared for the benefit of all peoples and economies. NOAA
stands ready to bring its expertise to a broader global framework for climate services that will build upon
the existing observational, research, and modelling pillars of climate services and, in collaboration with user
communities, will establish improved mechanisms to deliver relevant climate information and predictions.
Dr Jane Lubchenco
Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans
and Atmosphere and NOAA Administrator