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
President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act will support NOAA’s efforts to work with tribal nations in the West with drought challenges and opportunities
NIDIS and the US Bureau of Reclamation are partnering to develop the CADP platform which will support drought resilience by ensuring equitable access to high quality science and data to improve assessments of drought risk and vulnerability, that account for climate change impacts.
CPO entered an informal MOA with FEMA’s Office of Response and Recovery to develop national-level guidance to FEMA officials.
FEMA Climate Change Planning Guidance for Response and Recovery Read More »
NIDIS and the University of Nebraska Medical Center co-led the development of the assessment, titled: “Drought and Public Health: A Roadmap for Advancing Engagement and Preparedness.”
NIDIS Releases New Drought & Public Health Roadmap Read More »
This meeting is part of the beginning of DOT engaging with NIHHIS and working more closely with NOAA on climate tools and resources for heat resilience.
NIHHIS and NOAA engage with DOT on Heat, Community Resilience and Health Read More »
This webinar will examine key questions on the status of the megadrought in the West after a record-breaking wet winter was preceded by three straight years of drought as well as 20+ years of mostly dry conditions.
NIDIS to Host 2023 Western Drought Webinar Read More »
This workshop will explore the notion that drought assessment is being outpaced by climate change, and determine the implications to drought response and adaptation.
NIDIS and USDA to Host Technical Workshop on Drought Assessment and Climate Change Read More »
This Special Edition Drought Status Update was issued to help answer the question, “What do the recent storms mean for drought in the West?”
More than 10 CPO staff, research team members, and interns will attend and present on climate-related topics at the 2023 American Meteorological Society (AMS) meeting. The presentations represent a total of 19 abstracts. As leaders in the field, some of the staff will lead sessions and town halls while others are supporting authors. See the full list of CPO presentations at AMS below.
