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The Oregon Climate Change Adaptation Framework
December 2010
Oregon's Climate Change Adaptation Framework is the result of a collaborative effort between Oregon's state agencies with support from the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute. This report provides a framework for the continued development of strategies and plans to address future climate conditions in the state. Priority climate risks and their respective impacts on key sectors are outlined, followed by over 100 adaptation strategies for near- and long-term planning and implementation. This framework identifies 11 key risks that are likely to occur.
Related Organizations: State of Oregon, Oregon Climate Change Research Institute (OCCRI)
Resource Category: Planning
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Policy: “Building Resilience to Climate Change”
October 15, 2010
As the lead agency in Maryland for climate change adaptation efforts, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued this policy to “provide direction and guidance regarding the Department’s investments in and management of land, resources and assets in the face of climate change.” The policy is “to make sound investments in land and facilities and to manage [DNR] assets and natural resources so as to better understand, mitigate and adapt to climate change.”
Related Organizations: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Resource Category: Law and Governance
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EPA Smart Growth: Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities
2011
EPA's Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities seeks to provide targeted technical assistance to communities to protect the environment, promote equitable development and help address the challenges of climate change using a variety of tools that have demonstrated results and widespread application. This technical assistance is designed to help selected local and/or tribal governments to implement development approaches that improve public health, create jobs, expand economic opportunity, and improve overall quality of life.
Related Organizations: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Resource Category: Data and tools
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Conveying the Human Implications of Climate Change: A Climate Change Communication Primer for Public Health Professionals
2011
This primer was developed to help public health professionals communicate the health implications of climate change to the public, for policy makers, and for other professionals whose work is - or will be - affected by climate change. The report addresses how to "get the message right" on the climate change implications for public health, and how to get the message out.
Related Organizations: George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication - 4C
Authors or Affiliated Users: Edward Maibach, Matthew Nisbet, Melinda Weathers
Resource Category: Education and Outreach
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California King Tides Initiative
The California King Tides Initiative encourages members of the public to document (photograph) the highest seasonal tides (or king tides) that occur along the state’s coast. Seasonal high tide events can provide a preview of what might be experienced regularly in the future as a result of rising sea levels. King tide events are an opportunity to share what you see in your community with others.
Related Organizations: King Tides
Resource Category: Monitoring and Reporting
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New York City Green Infrastructure Plan - A Sustainable Strategy for Clean Waterways
September 2010
This plan provides a detailed framework and implementation plan for better water quality in New York Harbor with the aim of creating a livable and sustainable New York City. Targeting combined sewer overflow reduction strategies and investments over the next 20 years, it is intended to be an adaptive management strategy and an iterative, flexible decision-making process where incremental measures are continually evaluated and rejected or improved. The city believes this process produces better decisions about investments and overall resource allocation to achieve water quality objectives.
Related Organizations: New York City Department of Environmental Protection, City of New York, New York
Resource Category: Planning
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FHWA - Regional Climate Change Effects: Useful Information for Transportation Agencies
May 10, 2010
Developed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), this report is intended to provide the transportation community (including highway engineers, planners, NEPA practitioners) with transparent, regional information on projected climate changes and effects that are most relevant to the U. S. highway system. This information is designed to inform assessments of the risks and vulnerabilities facing the current U. S. transportation system, and support planning and project development activities.
Related Organizations: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Resource Category: Planning
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Natural Resource Defense Council: Rooftops to Rivers II
2011
From the Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC), Rooftops to Rivers II describes the challenges of managing stormwater, and the benefits and economics of employing green infrastructure to do so. The report explains how population growth, changing landscapes, aging infrastructure, and climate change are placing increasing pressures on stormwater management. Highly detailed case studies are developed for 14 cities that are all leaders in employing green infrastructure solutions to address stormwater challenges.
Related Organizations: Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Resource Category: Solutions
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Climate Communications and Behavior Change: A Guide for Practitioners
2010
Drawing on extensive global warming, behavior change, communications research and practitioner expertise, the 'Climate Communications and Behavior Change' guide distils information into tools and recommendations that climate leaders can easily apply. It illustrates the challenges with existing communication efforts and provides tips on how to frame and deliver outreach efforts in a way that motivates changes in thinking and behavior. The guide also offers detailed advice and tips on how to frame global warming communications and promote behavior change in ways that resonate with a range of audience segments.
Related Organizations: The Resource Innovation Group, University of Oregon, Climate Leadership Initiative
Authors or Affiliated Users: Cara Pike, Bob Doppelt, Meredith Herr
Resource Category: Education and Outreach
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Planning for a New Energy and Climate Future
2010
'Planning for a New Energy and Climate Future' was prepared by the American Planning Association in collaboration with the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the University of North Carolina Asheville. This report provides a framework for how to integrate energy and climate into the planning process, and offers strategies for communities to address energy and climate change across a variety of issues, including development patterns, transportation, and economic development.
Related Organizations: University of North Carolina, University of North Carolina Asheville, Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI), American Planning Association (APA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Authors or Affiliated Users: Suzanne Rynne, Jan Mueller, Scott Shuford
Resource Category: Planning
