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 Heat Tabletop Exercise Planning guide and the Maturity Model for Heat Governance resource will help communities evaluate successes and challenges in their heat planning and response efforts, so they can take actionable steps to improve resilience.
NIHHIS to release two new heat governance planning documents Read More »
A new study projects that under the highest-emission scenario, 62 percent of the world’s land area could face more frequent and severe multi-year droughts, highlighting urgent challenges for global water resource management.
Scientists uncover future drought patterns and their impacts on global water resources Read More »
Today, the NOAA announced $4.9 million in funding for the agency’s labs and research partners to improve drought monitoring and prediction in the American West. This research combines $3.1 million in funding from NOAA’s National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) program and $1.8 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to improve decision-makers’ capacity to protect life, property and ecosystems
High evaporation and reduced Mississippi River flows were the primary drivers of Louisiana’s severe drought and saltwater intrusion crisis in 2023. The study emphasized the critical role of atmospheric conditions in understanding, predicting, and protecting water resources.
Study reveals key factors behind Louisiana’s 2023 water crisis Read More »
Centers of excellence will support community-led heat resilience evaluation and strategies
Analysis of the United States Drought Monitor shows it increasingly underestimates the frequency and severity of drought conditions, especially in the American West, suggesting that its drought classification thresholds may no longer align with the current, changing climate realities.
Changing climate trends make assessing and predicting drought more complex Read More »
The report contains the many accomplishments of the NIDIS program over the previous year and discusses opportunities that lie ahead.
NIDIS Releases 2023 Annual Report Read More »
The NIDIS Executive Council meeting will share information about the program’s strategic plan, regional early warning systems, and development of new partnerships and initiatives.
NIDIS Executive Council Hosts Bi-Annual Meeting Read More »
Elements of NOAA’s scientific advancements in 2023 were made possible through CPO investments.
Climate Program Office Featured in 2023 NOAA Science Report Read More »
In March (and the beginning of April) 2024, CPO held an interview campaign that highlighted four CPO staff scientists and CPO-funded scientists for Women’s History Month, and released an article about early women in Earth and climate science.
Women’s History Month 2024 Campaign Round-Up Read More »