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Climate Change and the U.S. Energy Sector: DOE Regional Vulnerabilities and Resilience Solutions
October 2015
Produced by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), this report addresses the energy vulnerabilities to climate change in each of nine regions across the U.S. This report aims to assist infrastructure owners and utility planners by identifying climate change threats to energy sectors, and providing current resilience solutions - on a local, regional, and national level.
Authors or Affiliated Users: Chris Gillespie, Matt Antes
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In Deep: Helping Sandy-Affected Communities Address Vulnerability and Risk
October 2015
In Deep chronicles the Local Recovery Planning Manager (LRPM) program that was implemented by the non-profit organization New Jersey Future for selected Hurricane Sandy-affected coastal communities in greatest need. This report describes the program’s initial goals, successes and challenges, and lessons learned that can inform future disaster recovery initiatives both in New Jersey and across the country.
Author or Affiliated User: David Kutner
Resource Category: Solutions
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Climate Change Adaptation a Strategic Priority for FY2016 Technical Assistance Funding through Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs
October 2015
In October 2015, the Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) announced that for fiscal year 2016 climate change adaptation planning, assessment, and implementation was to receive the highest priority for OIA technical assistance program (TAP) funding. OIA accepted TAP applications for climate adaptation focused projects for FY 2016 only. OIA TAP funding for FY 2017 is no longer climate focused. Information on both years funding priorities can be found through the grants. gov website under CFDA #15.
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Enhancing Community Resilience through Energy Efficiency
October 2015
Enhancing Community Resilience through Energy Efficiency, produced by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, evaluates the effectiveness of energy efficiency as a resiliency strategy. This report aims to aid local governments, businesses, and community decision makers in assessing risk, and integrating energy efficiency into resilience planning.
Authors or Affiliated Users: David Ribeiro, Eric Mackres, Brendon Baatz, Rachel Cluett, Michael Jarrett, Meegan Kelly, Shruti Vaidyanathan
Resource Category: Solutions
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Indigenous Adaptation in the Face of Climate Change
2015
This article discusses important social considerations for developing adaptation plans, including human rights, environmental justice, sovereignty, and traditional ecological knowledge - with a focus on indigenous adaptation planning. It is suggested that tribal and non-tribal communities alike can benefit from incorporating these conscious considerations into planning efforts. The article also explores trends among the adaptation plans of four indigenous tribes in order to identify commonalities in strengthening climate resilience - including the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, Nez Perce Tribe and the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community.
Author or Affiliated User: Elizabeth Ann Kronk Warner
Resource Category: Solutions
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Oregon Climate and Health Social Vulnerability Assessment
October 2015
The Oregon Climate and Health Program developed this social vulnerability assessment to inform climate resilience and adaptation planning in Oregon. It focuses specifically on social vulnerability as a way to integrate the concepts of social determinants and environmental justice into long-term planning. This first edition is a set of maps focused on social vulnerability indicators, and is limited to measures of population sensitivity.
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Sea-Level Rise Adaptation Financing at the Local Level in Florida
October 2015
This white paper addresses multiple existing potential sources of revenue that local governments could use to pay for sea-level rise (SLR) adaptation in Florida. Specifically, analysis is provided for the use of Ad Valorem Taxes, Special Assessments and Municipal Service Benefit Units, Local Option Tourist Development Tax, Stormwater and Drainage Fees, Bonds, and Special Districts as funding mechanisms.
Authors or Affiliated Users: Thomas Ruppert, Alex Stewart
Resource Category: Solutions
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Vermont Economic Resiliency Initiative and Final Report
September 30, 2015
Developed by the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development, the Vermont Economic Resiliency Initiative (VERI) evaluated and ranked Vermont communities where economic activity and the associated infrastructure are at high risk of flooding. The goal of the project is to help communities recover quickly from disasters, minimize interruptions to businesses and the local economy, and reduce flood recovery costs. The Initiative was designed to provide a foundation to develop community-tailored action plans to reduce the loss of jobs, inventory, revenue, as well as the cost to repair roads, bridges, and other key infrastructure.
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Cleveland Climate Resiliency and Urban Opportunity Initiative
September 28, 2015
Cleveland Neighborhood Progress, in partnership with the University of Buffalo and the Cleveland Office of Sustainability, initiated a project in 2015 to improve climate resilience in Cleveland neighborhoods. The project seeks to take an asset-based approach to adaptation planning, building upon existing partnerships, programs, the work of community organizations and residents, and a large inventory of vacant land. With support from the Kresge Foundation, a team of trained Climate Ambassadors began work in four neighborhoods to recruit participants for community workshops and to identify projects, programs, policies, and future research.
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Oregon 2015 Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
September 24, 2015
The Oregon Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (NHMP) identifies Oregon’s natural hazards and their probability, the state’s vulnerabilities, its mitigation strategies, and prioritized actions to reduce vulnerability to natural hazards. The plan includes the results from a state-wide risk assessment, regional risk assessments for eight regions in Oregon, a mitigation strategy, and an “enhanced” plan. The Risk Assessment introduces how the state is impacted by climate change, and how climate change is predicted to impact each hazard statewide.
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