This webinar aims to examine the current state of climate data sharing and interoperability across research institutions in the G20, with particular attention to the Global South. It will explore how Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) are being integrated into climate data ecosystems and discuss enabling policy frameworks and initiatives that support open climate data. The discussion will identify opportunities for scientific communities to bridge policy and practice and take a leadership role in open data governance. South Africa’s contributions and challenges will be highlighted, particularly through the work of ASSAf, SAEON, and the National Climate Change Information System (NCCIS). Finally, the webinar will explore how these efforts align with global initiatives, such as the G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group and the Initiative on International Cooperation in Open Science, launched by China, Brazil, South Africa, and the African Union at the 2024 G20 Summit.

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