Perspectives on climate information use in the Caribbean

Within research on climate information for decision-making, localized insights the influences of use remain limited in small and low-income countries. This paper offers an empirical contribution Caribbean perspectives considering current barriers enablers region. We employ thematic analysis 26 semi-structured interviews with region-focused sectoral experts (including end-users decision-makers) drawn from adaptation, disaster risk reduction, resilience focused initiatives institutions. The results reaffirm presence known barriers, such as crucial role finance, but notably we identify a range interlinked enabling catalyzing conditions necessary effective information. These include need island- sector- contextualized information, international donors, importance adequate human resource capacity loud voices/climate champions, well political legislative mandates greater co-production. construct visualization respondents' understanding influencing factor interrelationships. shows how their heuristics decision-making intricately link roles proactive that available finance often reflects donor interests. end by discussing these can contribute to strategies more promote within