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
The Project will harness the expertise of multiple U.S. agencies and partners to advance the development of tools, approaches, and capacity for integrating coastal blue carbon, such as seagrasses and mangroves, in the preparation of national greenhouse gas inventories in select developing countries.
NOAA Blue Carbon Inventory Project Among First Round of Ocean Decade Endorsed Actions Read More »
A new assessment led by the Pacific Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) team offers insights about climate change risks in American Samoa and supports climate-wise planning
The publications include early outcomes and a data instrument from wave two of their study on small- and medium-sized business resilience to natural hazards and COVID-19. Because small- and medium-sized businesses make up a significant portion of the economy, understanding interactions between disruptions and pre-existing social stressors is fundamental for implementing equitable adaptation and improved resilience.
NIST and NOAA Publish Findings from Wave Two of Business Resilience Study Read More »
The NOAA Blue Carbon Inventory Project harnesses capabilities across NOAA and the U.S. Government to provide international technical assistance and peer-to-peer learning focused on coastal blue carbon, ecosystem services (including co-benefits for adaptation and mitigation), and coastal resilience.
CPO Convenes Interagency Meeting on the New NOAA Blue Carbon Inventory Project Read More »
A recent study co-funded by the Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) program found that sea level rise caused by anthropogenic climate change increased the extent and severity of damages from the 2012 hurricane.
Anthropogenic Climate Change Exacerbated Impacts of Hurricane Sandy, Study Says Read More »
The proposals will support Sea Grant program projects aimed at improving the resilience of flood-vulnerable communities through equitable and inclusive stormwater and floodplain management. Water infrastructure improvement is necessary in the coming decade to prevent flooding along the shores of and within the Great Lakes watershed, especially among marginalized communities.
The virtual workshop aimed to advance the state of climate modeling, translation, and integration into climate adaptation efforts across the Great Lakes region. The Great Lakes Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) team will walk webinar attendees through the workshop and some of the key findings.
Upcoming Webinar: 2021 Great Lakes Climate Modeling Workshop Summary Read More »
While other resources exist that present regional or national trends in temperatures, few tools provide such information on a local level. The dashboard incorporates overall temperature trends as well as trends in indicators like extreme heat and warm nights, offering insight into changes in heat that can have public health ramifications as well as economic impacts.
South Central RISA Creates Texas Temperature Dashboard Read More »
The Water Research Foundation invited Nancy as one of 100 water experts asked to participate in a project to gain advanced insight into water sector challenges and related solutions. The project expands on the CPO Climate and Societal Interaction Division’s work with water utilities over the last 15 years.
Nancy Beller-Simms Participates In Water Research and Innovation Solutions Workshop Read More »
The report is an important step in integrating sustained assessment into New York City climate adaptation planning. It will drive new and creative partnerships to develop credible and actionable research products addressing the city’s most pressing climate challenges.
Urban Northeast RISA Co-authors New York City’s State of Climate Knowledge 2021 Report Read More »