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Marin County Climate Action Plan (2015 Update)
July 2015
The 2015 Marin County, California Climate Action Plan (CAP) updates the 2006 Marin County Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan. The majority of the plan focuses on mitigation, providing an update of GHG emissions in 2012, forecasts of emissions for 2020, and an assessment of actions that the County will take to further reduce emissions by 2020. In addition, Chapter 8 focuses on adaptation, providing an overview of Marin’s expected climate risks, a summary of actions-to-date, and recommended next steps.
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City of Berkeley CA's 2014 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
June 1, 2014
The 2014 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan updates Berkeley California's 2004 Disaster Mitigation Act, providing information on initiatives already underway to increase disaster resilience as well as outlining new risk assessments and policies. This update incorporates climate change into the plan, framing it as both a standalone hazard of concern, as well as an exacerbating factor in other hazards.
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California 2013 State Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
September 30, 2013
California’s 2013 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update was approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in September 2013. Prepared by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), this report is a comprehensive update of the 2010 State Hazard Mitigation Plan (SHMP) addressing the impacts of disasters caused by natural, technological, accidental, and human-caused hazards in California.
Author or Affiliated User: Michael McCormick
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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.
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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.
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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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