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Climate Adaptation Policy in the United States: Strategies and Best Practices

Understand the key approaches, notable efforts, and intergovernmental strategies for climate adaptation in the U.S., including planning, risk assessments, and recommendations for federal agencies. Learn about local government initiatives and the importance of integrating science into decision-making.

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Climate Adaptation Policy in the United States: Strategies and Best Practices

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  1. Climate Adaptation Policy & Practice in the United States A Presentation for the Environmental Evaluation Network Forum June 24, 2011 Steve Adams Managing Director | Climate Leadership Initiative The Resource Innovation Group

  2. What is Adaptation? • Adaptation- Adjustment in natural or human systems in response to actual or expected climatic stimuli or their effects, which moderates harm or exploits beneficial opportunities. (IPCC 2007) • Various types of adaptation can be distinguished, including • anticipatory and reactive adaptation • private and public adaptation • autonomous and planned adaptation

  3. Approaches to Climate Adaptation • Anticipatory Planning • Climate Vulnerability Assessments • Climate Risk Assessments • Strategy Development • Integration into planning processes • Evaluation & Measurement • Organizing in key sectors • Organizing around key threats

  4. Notable Local Government Efforts • King County – Seattle • City of Keene (NH) • City of New York • Miami-Dade County • City of Chicago

  5. Adaptation Planning in the States Source: Pew Center on Global Climate Change

  6. Intergovernmental Approaches to Adaptation • CA-OR-WA SLR Assessment – National Academy of Sciences • New York City – PlaNYC • Western Governor’s Association • Southeast Florida Regional Climate Compact (CLI)

  7. CEQ Adaptation Task Force – Final Report to the President (Oct 2010) • Guiding Principles: • Adopt Integrated Approaches • Prioritize the Most Vulnerable • Use Best Available Science • Build Strong Partnerships • Apply Risk Management Methods & Tools • Apply Ecosystem-Based Approaches • Maximize Mutual Benefits • Continuously Evaluate Performance

  8. CEQ Adaptation Task Force – Final Report to the President (Oct 2010) • Policy Goals & Recommendations: • Encourage & Mainstream Adaptation Planning Across Federal Agencies • Improve Integration of Science Into Decision-Making • Address Key Cross-Cutting Issues • Enhance Efforts to Lead & Support International Adaptation • Coordinate Capabilities of Federal Government to Support Adaptation

  9. CEQ Adaptation Guidance to Agencies – March, 2011 • Establish agency policy on adaptation • Increase agency understanding of how the climate is changing • Apply understanding of climate impacts to agency mission and operations • Develop, prioritize and implement actions • Evaluate and learn

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