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Putting the Nation on a Path for Climate Resilience and Preparedness: NOAA's Information and Expertise
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by
NOAA
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published
Apr 15, 2014
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filed under:
Report,
Climate Change,
Resilience,
Climate Adaptation,
Database
Information seekers can turn to NOAA personnel on the ground to access and apply available information to specific questions and needs. NOAA provides a wide range of climate information through monthly, seasonal and decade forecasts and data tailored to the specific needs of different sectors. NOAA uses this same information to take direct action to increase the resilience and facilitate adaptation of the nation’s valuable marine and coastal resources and the people that depend on them.
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Incorporating Ecosystem Services into Assessments of Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation
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by
Matthew Cimitile
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published
Nov 19, 2012
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last modified
Mar 04, 2022 09:07 PM
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filed under:
Ecosystems,
Climate Change,
Resilience,
Events
Rising sea levels coupled with population growth along coasts make climate adaptation planning an imperative. The framework of ecosystem services can help managers understand how alternative management and climate scenarios are likely to affect a broad range of services delivered to people from coastal ecosystems.
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Scientists Locate Natural “Strongholds” that Could Protect Nature in the Face of Climate Change
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by
The Nature Conservancy
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published
Sep 05, 2012
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last modified
Sep 17, 2012 09:34 AM
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filed under:
Climate Change,
Resilience,
News
A new study by The Nature Conservancy has identified a series of landscapes across the American Northeast and southeastern Canada that are predicted to withstand the growing impacts of climate change and help ensure nature’s survival.
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USDA Reports Synthesize Literature on Climate Change Effects and Adaptation Strategies for U.S. Agriculture and Forests
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by
USDA
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published
Feb 19, 2013
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filed under:
Federal,
Climate Change,
Resilience,
Human Dimensions,
Forests
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released two comprehensive reports today that synthesize the scientific literature on climate change effects and adaptation strategies for U.S. agriculture and forests.
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NRCS helps build resiliency to climate change
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by
Ciji Taylor, NRCS
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published
May 09, 2013
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last modified
May 09, 2013 11:14 AM
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filed under:
Climate Change,
Agriculture,
Resilience,
News
As experts predict growing climate changes in the United States, the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service offers a variety of practices, programs and studies that help landowners build resiliency to its effects.
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NRCS and Forest Service Partner to Improve Forest Health
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by
NRCS
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published
Feb 12, 2014
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last modified
Feb 12, 2014 04:11 PM
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filed under:
Climate Adaptation,
Climate Change,
Forests,
Water,
News,
Resilience
Agriculture Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Robert Bonnie announced today a multi-year partnership between the U.S. Forest Service and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to improve the health and resiliency of forest ecosystems where public and private lands meet across the nation.
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'Climate Hubs' Will Provide Regional Networks on Climate Science, Forecasting Impacts as Part of President's Climate Action Plan
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by
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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published
Feb 12, 2014
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last modified
Feb 12, 2014 04:10 PM
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filed under:
Working Lands,
Climate Adaptation,
Climate Change,
Hazards,
Forests,
Wildland Fire,
Agriculture,
Resilience
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the creation of the first ever Regional Hubs for Risk Adaptation and Mitigation to Climate Change at seven locations around the country. "Climate Hubs" will address increasing risks such as fires, invasive pests, devastating floods, and crippling droughts on a regional basis, aiming to translate science and research into information to farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners on ways to adapt and adjust their resource management.
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Climate Resilience: What to Expect, How to Prepare, and What You Can Learn from Others
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by
Matthew Cimitile
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published
Oct 23, 2014
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last modified
Mar 04, 2022 08:04 PM
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filed under:
Climate Change,
Resilience,
Events
Join us for a webcast on climate resilience – the capacity of an individual, community, or institution to dynamically and effectively respond to shifting climate impacts while continuing to function at an acceptable level.
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Geodiversity Key to Conserving Biodiversity Under Climate Change
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by
The Nature Conservancy
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published
Jun 30, 2015
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filed under:
Climate Change,
Resilience,
Climate Adaptation,
News
The physical factors that create diversity (landform, bedrock, soil and topography), collectively known as geodiversity, might be the key to conserving biodiversity under a changing climate.
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