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Adaptation: An Issue Brief for Business
July 2008
From the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, this publication provides an overview of adaptation from a business perspective. It describes potential impacts of climate change, risks and opportunities for business, and why business should consider adaptation planning and measures. The report also summarizes intergovernmental efforts to promote adaptation in vulnerable regions and highlights areas in which business could have a role in promoting adaptation, both at community and global levels.
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Rhode Island Act on Coasts - Coastal Resiliency
June 26, 2024
In June 2024, the Rhode Island General Assembly passed the Act on Coasts, which creates a framework for coastal resiliency through a statewide Coastal Resilience Plan, overseen by the state Chief Resilience Officer.
Resource Category: Law and Governance
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CA SB 1006: California Strategic Growth Council to incorporate adaptation
September 30, 2010
California Senate Bill 1006, Chapter No. 632, chaptered by the Secretary of State, was enacted September 30, 2010. This bill amends existing law requiring the Strategic Growth Council to take certain actions with regard to coordinating programs to address climate change impacts and to award financial assistance to a city, county, or nonprofit organization for the preparation, planning, and implementation of urban greening projects and urban greening plans. The bill also requires the council to manage and award revolving loans or grants to specified local entities for these urban greening projects and plans.
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Florida Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program
July 1, 2022
The Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program (HLMP) is a state-funded initiative administered by the Florida Division of Emergency Management to reduce hurricane damage and property losses.
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National Drought Mitigation Center: Drought Impact Reporter
From the National Drought Mitigation Center of the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, this database stores and displays comprehensive information related to drought impacts in the U.S. Accessible information provides key drought context and detail, as well as readily summarized information on impacts related to:
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City of Richmond, California Climate Action Plan and Climate Adaptation Study
October 26, 2016
The Richmond Climate Action Plan (CAP) describes how the City of Richmond, California will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for climate change impacts on its public health, infrastructure, ecosystems, and public spaces. The CAP also features health equity and climate justice as important aspects of its framework.
Resource Category: Planning
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Decision-Making For At-Risk Communities In a Changing Climate
2010
Prepared by the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy, this report informs decision-makers relating to climate change and uncertainty, risk management, and community relocation planning and sustainability - specifically as it relates to infrastructure.
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Colorado Strategic Wildfire Action Program
July 7, 2021
The Colorado Strategic Wildfire Action Program (COSWAP) was established to mitigate wildfire risk in the wildland-urban interface by accelerating forest restoration, protect watersheds and infrastructure, and enhance community resilience to climate-driven hazards.
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NeighborWorks America Grant Program
October 31, 1978
As a congressionally chartered, nonpartisan nonprofit, NeighborWorks America promotes reinvestment by financially supporting more than 245 place-based organizations and providing technical assistance and training for community-based revitalization efforts. In fiscal year 2016, NeighborWorks network members reported more than $7 billion of investment in their communities. They also calculated that every $1 of federal appropriation attracted another $91 that expanded the local impact.
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City of New Orleans, Louisiana: Greater New Orleans Housing Alliance (GNOHA)
January 2007
The Greater New Orleans Housing Alliance (GNOHA) was founded in 2007 to connect housing developers and organizations and community development corporations to rebuild and increase affordable housing stock within the city. GNOHA members meet monthly to exchange information and data, discuss opportunities and problem solve, and work together to connect applicable organizations, stakeholders, and policymakers to better achieve the vision of growing the affordable housing stock available to New Orleanians.
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