Operational functions

• collecting climate data, monitoring and detecting climate change in SEE
• development of seasonal and long range forecast
• climate watch and issuing warnings on the occurrence of climate anomalies and extremes
• climate database management and exchange of data and information

Research and development

• development and implementation of regional climate models for climate projections
• development and implementation of regional climate models for seasonal climate forecats
• use of regional climate models for downscaling and/or regional reanalyses

Capacity building

• providing education and training/capacity building in the region
• facilitating exchange of experiences and best practices in the field of climate change through climate forums, seminars, conferences, exchange of experts, drafting instructions
• transfer of technology in the field of numerical modeling of climate change
• development and implementation of training programs
• informing general public and others

Coordination functions

• coordinating the development and implementation of the Framework Action Plan for Southeastern Europe in the field of climate change (SEE/CCFAP) and programs and projects in this field

Functions in the WMO’s Regional Climate Center Network

SEEVCCC participates in all three nodes of WMO RA VI RCC Network:

• RA VI RCC node for climate data (lead: KNMI, Nederlands)
• RA VI RCC node for climate monitoring (lead: DWD, Germany)
• RA VI RCC node for long range forecast (lead: Meteo France, France and ROSHYDROMET, Russia)

with binding operational functions, functions of capacity building, coordination functions and highly recommended research and development functions.