Advancing scientific understanding of climate, improving society’s ability to plan and respond
Advancing scientific understanding of climate, improving society’s ability to plan and respond
Improving situational awareness and crisis response are key priorities in reducing potential risks associated with sea ice and environmental-related hazards in the Arctic.
The new report includes strategies, methods, and case studies of cities that have used economic data and methods to advance climate adaptation programs.
Led by Rick Thoman (Climate Specialist with CPO’s Alaska RISA), the authors found that with ongoing global warming, such low levels like the 2018 extent could be typical by the 2040s.
The SPT is a compilation of relatively easy-to-use online interactive tools, maps, and graphs that helps cut through the internet clutter and points to relatively simple data tools. SCIPP also recently received an award from the American Planning Association Oklahoma Chapter for this tool.
The outcomes of the team’s research will protect public safety and enhance community resilience by helping dam owners and regulators in Colorado and New Mexico make better decisions.
CPO RISA team and partners win 2019 Governor’s Award for High-Impact Research Read More »
The purpose of the workshop was to review climate events and impacts of the 2019 water year, provide forecast information for the upcoming water year, and learn about new resources on drought and climate variability.
NIDIS presented at Oregon-Washington Water Year 2019 Recap and 2020 Outlook Meeting Read More »
The authors recommend that boundary organizations wishing to develop knowledge co-production capacity know their audience, employ trusted experts in boundary spanning, and engage in frequent self-evaluation.
Heads of State and government leaders from Micronesia acknowledged the value of the CPO Pacific RISA’s work and the way it is uniquely positioned in the Pacific to provide research and partnership that directly supports their high-level decisions in adapting to climate change and variability.
The project will help cities build their climate adaptation capacities by finding more cost-effective methods to build relationships with scientists and organizations that can assist them.
The tool is a compilation of relatively easy-to-use online interactive tools, maps, and graphs to assist planners and emergency managers in the state of Oklahoma who are assessing their long-term climate risks, both historically and in the future.
South Central U.S. RISA team receives award for Simple Planning Tool Read More »