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
Rick Thoman co-authors the 2022 NOAA Arctic Report Card that reveals shifts in Arctic seasons, widespread disturbance, and the value of diverse observations.
The NOAA Climate Program Office (CPO) Climate and Societal Interaction (CSI) division’s results of their heat related projects are highlighted in the third webinar in the series.
The Western Water Assessment’s (WWA), a NOAA CAP/RISA team, Liz Payton presents highlights and a Q&A for the draft water chapter of the Fifth National Climate Assessment.
his presentation communicated the goals and structure of the CAP/RISA program, presented tools and recent accomplishments of relevance to the DHS mission, and discussed opportunities for them to learn more about CPO’s climate work.
The Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy (ACCAP), a NOAA CAP/RISA team, has awarded small grants to four statewide and regional non-profit organizations to enhance capacity for resilience and climate adaptation in Alaska Native communities.
The Consortium for Climate Risk in the Urban Northeast’s (CCRUN), a NOAA CAP/RISA team, invites Ken Levenson, Executive Director of The Passive House, to discuss their dedication to sustainable building development and reduction of energy use and climate warming emissions in the build environment.
The Climate Assessment for the Southwest (CLIMAS), a NOAA CAP/RISA team, publishes the November episode of the SW Climate Podcast, “Checking in on the Extended Transition Season.”
Carolinas CAP/RISA researchers were featured prominently in PBS NC’s State of Change series for their research on urban heat and sunny day flooding in North Carolina communities.
The Biden-Harris Administration released the Nature-Based Solutions Roadmap, an outline of strategic recommendations to put America on a path that will unlock the full potential of nature-based solutions to address climate change, nature loss, and inequity. This marks the first time the U.S. has developed a strategy to scale up nature-based solutions.
This online tool aims to communicate potential vulnerabilities to the public and authorities responsible for allocating resources for hazard mitigation activities, and help local hazard mitigation, infrastructure, and land use planners integrate climate information into their hazard mitigation and other planning efforts.