Climate models have evolved from research tools to underpin decision-making across the globe. To provide optimal value for society in the future, the models need to be made operational.
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Jakob, C., Gettelman, A. & Pitman, A. The need to operationalize climate modelling. Nat. Clim. Chang. 13, 1158–1160 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-023-01849-4
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