Until a continuous climate observing system is established, both climate models and observations will remain uncertain. (friendsofscience.org)
The GCOS Cooperation Mechanism (GCM) was established to identify and make the most effective use of resources available for improving climate observing systems in developing countries, particularly to enable them to collect, exchange, and utilize data on a continuing basis in pursuance of the UNFCCC. (public.wmo.int)
10 The NRC report Adequacy of Climate Observing Systems (NRC, 1999) describes characteristics that should be incorporated into the design of climate monitoring systems to facilitate the detection of climate change. (nap.edu)