Description:

Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are an increasingly valuable mechanism for collaboration between Federal and non-Federal organizations, although use of them has been somewhat limited in the United States and internationally. Such collaborations are extremely cost-effective and allow the Federal government access to data and expertise from private industry and academia that otherwise would be inaccessible. From data sharing and data licensing (National Mesonet Program and Commercial Weather Data Pilot) to community weather model engagement and research (EPIC), PPPs foster continued partnership and collaboration amongst the public, private, and academic sectors and should be embraced and supported wherever possible. This session will highlight current PPPs and discuss strategies for incentivizing both the government and private industry to take part in future PPPs as well as the benefits for all involved.