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borders is often not useful, as these do not reflect the climate and some countries may experience a range of climate types. Therefore, the region is divided into nine spatial analysis zones that reflect the different climate types. The zones were selected using the Köppen-Geiger climate classifications
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the region. The average contribution of the rainfall for each season to the annual total is displayed in Figure 2. Figure 1. Left panel: topographic map of South Asia. Source: Adapted from World Maps online 1 . Right panel: Köppen-Geiger climate classifications of South Asia. Source: Peel et al., (2007). 1
(as defined by the Köppen-Geiger climate classifications) as well as additional information to ensure climate analysis would also capture relevant socio-economic information (such as livelihood zones). In the open ocean, an alternative approach is required. We recommend 5 considerations to define
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