Global Climate Change and Wildlife
This 2007 Congressional Research Service (CRS) report for Congress addresses three topics: climate change effects on wildlife, the ability for wildlife to adapt to climate change, and policy implications. This high-level report identifies potential legislative implications that could result from climate change. For example, wildlife laws and management plans developed with an understanding of the life history, distribution, and habitat needs of species may warrant assessments to see if they function as desired under projected climate conditions. Another example is the potential for large-scale ecosystem restoration initiatives to be updated to include actions to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Publication Date: February 6, 2007
Authors or Affiliated Users:
- Pervaze A. Sheikh; M. Lynne Corn
- Jane A. Leggett
- Peter Folger
Related Organizations:
- Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Sectors:
- Biodiversity and ecosystems
- Wildlife
Resource Category:
Resource Types:
- Legal Analysis
