Workshop on satellite-based climate indicators for renewable energy and agricultural sectors
Information about a workshop in the SCARLET project,
17-18 September 2026 at SMHI in Norrköping, Sweden.
As the effects of climate change become increasingly tangible, the adaptation of socioeconomic sectors that are vulnerable to climate change, such as renewable energy, agriculture and forestry, is becoming an unavoidable reality.
Any transition to a sustainable future, however, needs to be grounded in independent climate observations that enable better decision making and policy formulations. Although we find ourselves in the golden era of Earth Observation (EO), the integration of historical satellite-based climate observations in the decision-making process in these sectors has been slow.
Historical satellite data offer valuable information, for example, to prepare climate normals and recent trends, that can be leveraged to facilitate the near-term adaptation of sectors that require planning for the upcoming 10-30 years, the time scales where climate model projections have high uncertainties.
Aims of the workshop
- To bring together experts from the satellite and user community to share the experiences and to survey the needs and possibilities.
- To reconcile the gaps between the needs and observables.
- To propose a roadmap on designing key satellite-based climate indicators that are relevant for renewable energy and agricultural sectors.
Participation and registration
Date: 17-18 Sept 2026.
Place: SMHI, Norrköping, Sweden.
The workshop participation is by invitation only. We encourage the satellite experts from different European countries to participate.
Please send your enquiry before 30th June to Abhay Devasthale, SMHI (abhay.devasthale@smhi.se).
Workshop agenda
Thursday 17th September
11:30-12:00 Arrival and welcome
12:00-13:00 Lunch at the SMHI's restaurant
13:00-16:00 Perspectives from the international participants (IPMA+LSA SAF, MeteoSwiss, UK MetOffice, FMI, EUMETSAT, DWD, CM SAF, H SAF), 15-20 minutes each
15:00-15:30 Coffee break
16:00-17:00 The ongoing work on station- and satellite-based climate indicators at SMHI
18:30-21:30 Dinner in the city
Friday 18th September
9:00-10:30 Discussions on synergy and harmonisation of definitions and methodologies across the agencies: the pros and cons.
10:30-11:00 Coffee break
11:00 - 13:00 Discussions on the way forward - operationalisation issues, demonstrating benefits across the value chains, stakeholder engagement, roadmap for the wider community etc.
13:00 Lunch at the SMHI’s restaurant
The detailed agenda will be available at the end of July.
Acknowledgements
The workshop is a part of the SCARLET project funded by the Swedish National Space Agency.
