Published May 22, 2026 | Version v1
Project deliverable Open

Hydroclimatological data requirements and availability

  • 1. EDMO icon Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute
  • 2. ROR icon Universitat Politècnica de València
  • 3. Stockholm Resilience Centre, Stockholm University
  • 4. ROR icon RISE Research Institutes of Sweden

Description

This brief outlines the requirements for, and availability of, hydroclimatological data used in hydrological and hydrodynamic modelling to support the design and performance evaluation of nature-based solutions (NbS). 

Key messages:

  • Hydrological and hydrodynamic modelling for NbS scenario analysis can be conducted as either long-term or event-based simulations, each with distinct input requirements
  • Recommendations and guidelines for hydroclimatological input data vary significantly across and within countries
  • Both historical observations and future climate projections are widely available through national services and global datasets

Files

NBSPLUS_Evidence Brief_ Hydroclimatological_data.pdf

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