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A Roadmap for Action: The Chicago Climate Action Plan

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Case Study
Sector Addressed: 
Development (socioeconomic)
Land Use Planning
Policy
Transportation / Infrastructure
Summary: 

In 2006, former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley established a Climate Change Task Force (Task Force) that was charged with evaluating the potential impacts of climate change and developing an action plan for the city. After conducting impacts, economic costs, and risk assessments, the city released the Chicago Climate Action Plan (CCAP) in late 2008.

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Preparing for the public health impacts of climate change through the Michigan Climate and Health Adaptation Program

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Case Study
Sector Addressed: 
Public Health
Summary: 

Projected climate impacts for Michigan, including extreme heat events, extreme precipitation events leading to flooding, and extreme weather events (e.g., freezing rain, heavy snow), pose a significant threat to public health.

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Raising the profile of climate-related health risks in Missouri

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Case Study
Sector Addressed: 
Disaster Risk Management
Public Health
Summary: 

Neither the State of Missouri nor the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services has a climate action or adaptation plan. Activities underway at the health department are focused primarily on monitoring, surveillance, and public outreach. In addition, the State Emergency Management Agency, City of St.

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Preparing for the public health impacts of climate change in Illinois

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Case Study
Sector Addressed: 
Public Health
Summary: 

Climate change impacts, including increases in extreme events such as flooding, heat waves, and drought, have already affected Illinois and are projected to continue. These kinds of extreme events can lead to health problems such as heat-related illnesses, asthma, vector- and water-borne diseases, and mental health issues.

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Typology of Smallholder Vulnerability to Weather Extremes with Regard to Food Security in the Peruvian Altiplano

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Case Study
Sector Addressed: 
Agriculture
Disaster Risk Management
Rural / Indigenous Livelihoods
Summary: 

Smallholder livelihoods in the Peruvian Altiplano (central Andes) are frequently threatened by weather extremes, including droughts, frosts and heavy rainfall. A project was undertaken to investigate characteristics of smallholder households that explain the link between climate vulnerability and food security.

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National Action Plan: Priorities for Managing Freshwater Resources in a Changing Climate

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Sector Addressed: 
Conservation / Restoration
Policy
Water Resources
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Adapting to Climate Change: Guidance for protected area managers and planners

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