Interactive atlas for visualizing climate change scenarios in Cuba
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This article presents the "Interactive Atlas for Visualizing Climate Change Scenarios in Cuba", a tool developed to facilitate access to and analysis of climate projections at national and provincial levels. To maximize accessibility, the tool was implemented in two modalities: a web application and a cross-platform desktop application (Windows/Linux). Built within the RStudio environment by integrating R and Python functionalities, it enables users to generate customizable maps, graphs, and tables by selecting from various options, including climate variables, emission scenarios, future time periods, and regions of interest. The Atlas represents a valuable resource for meeting Cuba's growing demand for projected climate information. It supports key sectors, institutions, and stakeholders in conducting impact assessments, thereby aligning with the objectives and commitments outlined in the State Plan to Confront Climate Change, known as Tarea Vida.
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