suggestions for a statewide adaptation planning process weathering climate change
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SUGGESTIONS FOR A STATEWIDE ADAPTATION
PLANNING PROCESS
WEATHERING CLIMATE CHANGE
Weathering Climate Change: Perspectives On Adaptation From Conservation Leaders &
Experts
Interviews Focused on Four Areas:
Importance of climate change impacts to their organization’s mission
How their organization is responding to climate change impacts
Most important challenges and opportunities for responding to climate change impacts
Suggestions for developing statewide adaptation strategies
Weathering Climate Change: Key Findings
Strong Sense Among Those Interviewed That Climate Change Is Real And May Already Be Having Impacts
Education About Climate Change, Including Clear Examples of Impacts, is Key To Gaining Staff and Public Support For Action
Identifying Existing Relevant Data and Prioritizing Data Gaps Recognized As Key Early Action
Focus on Existing Stresses Makes Sense Even If We Are Uncertain About Degree of Climate Change
Perspectives On A Statewide Climate Change Adaptation Process
Many believe adaptation should be integrated into existing organizational planning processes whenever possible,
But …
Addressing climate change impacts fully is beyond the capacity of any individual organization or agency
We Won’t Be Able to Address Climate Change Alone or In Isolation From Our Everyday Activities
Interdisciplinary - Broad Engagement With Diverse But Knowledgeable Participants
Prioritization – Limited Time and Money Pragmatic – Emphasize Practical Actions That Can Be
Achieved With Existing or Re-targeted Resources
No Regrets – Emphasize Actions That Have Benefits Regardless of the Extent and Severity of Climate Change Impacts
Collaborative – Competitive Grant Environment
Public Engagement- Ongoing and Expanding
Perspectives On A Statewide Climate Change Adaptation Process
Weathering Climate Change: Framing Strategies to Minimize
Impacts on Pennsylvania Ecosystems and Wildlife
For More Information Contact:
Sally Just - [email protected]
Nels Johnson – The Nature [email protected]