The Need for Climate Data Stewardship: 10 Tensions and Reflections regarding Climate Data Governance

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2403.18107v1
• Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2024 21:16:03 GMT
• Title: The Need for Climate Data Stewardship: 10 Tensions and Reflections regarding Climate Data Governance
• Authors: Stefaan Verhulst,
• Abstract summary: Article advocates for a paradigm shift towards multi-stakeholder governance, data stewardship, and equitable data practices. It underscores the critical role of data stewards in navigating these challenges.
• Score: 0.21756081703275998
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
• Abstract: Datafication -- the increase in data generation and advancements in data analysis -- offers new possibilities for governing and tackling worldwide challenges such as climate change. However, employing new data sources in policymaking carries various risks, such as exacerbating inequalities, introducing biases, and creating gaps in access. This paper articulates ten core tensions related to climate data and its implications for climate data governance, ranging from the diversity of data sources and stakeholders to issues of quality, access, and the balancing act between local needs and global imperatives. Through examining these tensions, the article advocates for a paradigm shift towards multi-stakeholder governance, data stewardship, and equitable data practices to harness the potential of climate data for public good. It underscores the critical role of data stewards in navigating these challenges, fostering a responsible data ecology, and ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and just approach to climate action and broader social issues.

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