Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: TH
Context: The National Information System for Climate and Environment Studies (NICES), operated by ISRO and other ministries, invites Indian researchers to combat climate change.
- Potential areas include Space-based ECVs, Climate Indicators, Climate Change Challenges, and Weather Extremes.
The National Information System for Climate and Environment Studies (NICES) program was conceptualized in 2012 and is operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Department of Space, along with other ministries, under the framework of the National Action Plan on Climate Change.
Its primary objective is to generate and disseminate long-term Essential Climate Variables (ECVs) derived from Indian and other Earth observation satellites, which are essential for understanding Earth’s climate.
