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Nunat Climate Observations Database

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Development (socioeconomic)

Education / Outreach

Rural / Indigenous Livelihoods

Summary:

The Nunat Climate Observations Database is part of a broader website (www.nunat.net) created to facilitate the exchange of tribal observations of climate, land, and subsistence changes in Native Villages in Alaska.

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Land Use Planning

Transportation / Infrastructure

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The Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission and Maine Geological Survey have partnered to advance adaptation options in coastal zone land use planning with respect to climate change and sea level rise. This project builds coastal resilience in Southern Maine communities by educating decision makers and coordinating regional responses to sea level rise and coastal storms and hazards.

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Conservation / Restoration

Development (socioeconomic)

Land Use Planning

Transportation / Infrastructure

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The Bay Area Ecosystems Climate Change Consortium (BAECCC) is comprised of state and federal agencies and non-governmental organizations focused on research, management, and planning in the San Francisco region.

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Agriculture

Conservation / Restoration

Disaster Risk Management

Land Use Planning

Public Health

Tourism / Recreation

Transportation / Infrastructure

Water Resources

Wildlife

Summary:

Climate change is likely to affect natural and human systems in San Luis Obispo (SLO) County including impacts to agriculture, human health, natural resources, infrastructure, emergency response needs, and tourism.

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Agriculture

Conservation / Restoration

Forestry

Land Use Planning

Public Health

Transportation / Infrastructure

Water Resources

Wildlife

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The Upper Willamette River Basin of western Oregon borders the Coast Mountain Range to the west and the headwaters of the Cascade Mountains to the east. The Basin encompasses nearly two million acres, 90% of which is forested. Climate change is likely to alter natural systems and resources of the Upper Willamette River Basin, subsequently affecting ecosystem services in the region.

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Conservation / Restoration

Wildlife

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Port Susan Bay is a productive estuary found along the northwest coast of Washington State. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) manages a 4,122-acre plot of land in Port Susan Bay and is incorporating projected impacts of climate change into its long-term management plan.

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Disaster Risk Management

Rural / Indigenous Livelihoods

Transportation / Infrastructure

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Seabird Island is located in British Columbia, Canada, and is home to a First Nation population. Increased precipitation and snowmelt threaten to flood the community of Seabird Island.

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Conservation / Restoration

Fisheries

Forestry

Water Resources

Wildlife

Summary:

The Coast-Smart Communities Initiative is charged with providing a toolbox of resources to help Maryland counties and towns develop climate-smart management policies and on-the-ground measures.

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Conservation / Restoration

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The Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (ESNERR) is located in California. Scientists are looking to determine the marsh sites at the reserve that will be able to withstand the effects of sea level rise. With this information, conservation and restoration strategies can be developed to support the most resilient marsh sites.

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Conservation / Restoration

Development (socioeconomic)

Land Use Planning

Summary:

The Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) is located in Aransas Bay northeast of Corpus Christi. The reserve is located in an area where rapid development and increased population growth has exacerbated pollution, habitat loss, habitat degradation, overfishing, invasive species, and coastal hazard threats.

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Land Use Planning

Policy

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The Shoreline Change Initiative was created by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (DHEC-OCRM) in 2007.

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Development (socioeconomic)

Land Use Planning

Transportation / Infrastructure

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In response to community concerns about the potential impacts of climate change on renewable resources in Labrador, a conference was held to examine the possible future interactions of climate change on renewable resources and set priorities for developing strategies to adapt to potential impacts.

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Development (socioeconomic)

Land Use Planning

Rural / Indigenous Livelihoods

Transportation / Infrastructure

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Graham Island is the most northern of the Queen Charlotte Islands and is located off the North Pacific coast of British Columbia. The Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) has classified the northeast area of Graham Island as extremely sensitive to sea level rise, and two communities, Masset and Old Masset, are already experiencing flooding and coastal erosion.

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Development (socioeconomic)

Land Use Planning

Rural / Indigenous Livelihoods

Transportation / Infrastructure

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New Brunswick, Canada has approximately 5,500 kilometers (km) of coastline and is vulnerable to rising sea levels and increased storminess. In response to this vulnerability, a three-year study was undertaken to forecast likely climate changes, anticipate physical impacts of these changes, and identify potential adaptation strategies.

Cover of Report of the Indigenous Peoples' Global Summit on Climate Change

Sector Addressed:

Climate Justice

Conservation / Restoration

Culture/communities

Development (socioeconomic)

Disaster Risk Management

Rural / Indigenous Livelihoods

Wildlife

Summary:

The Indigenous People’s Global Summit on Climate Change brought together over 400 indigenous participants from all over the world to exchange their knowledge and experience with climate change impacts, as well as successful adaptation strategies currently being used and recommendations for future actions.

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Development (socioeconomic)

Land Use Planning

Transportation / Infrastructure

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Abundant evidence shows that Oregon is already experiencing the effects of climate change. The Oregon Climate Change Adaptation Framework was created to help the state prepare for and respond and adapt to these changes.

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Development (socioeconomic)

Rural / Indigenous Livelihoods

Transportation / Infrastructure

Water Resources

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Salluit is a coastal village located on the shore of Sugluk Inlet in Nunavik, Quebec. The village is situated in a narrow, steep valley, and homes and municipal infrastructure are built on permafrost. Climate warming over the past two decades has led to permafrost degradation, which is predicted to continue into the 21st century.

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Sector Addressed:

Land Use Planning

Summary:

Nova Scotia is an Atlantic Canadian province almost entirely surrounded by water. As such, climate change impacts including sea level rise and increases in extreme weather events and storm surges are expected to affect land uses (e.g., infrastructure, agriculture).

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Adaptation Phase:

Implementation

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Agriculture

Conservation / Restoration

Development (socioeconomic)

Forestry

Tourism / Recreation

Summary:

In 2007, the Governor of Maryland signed an Executive Order that created the Commission on Climate Change, which was tasked to develop a comprehensive Climate Action Plan for the state. In 2008, the final report was released and implementation began.

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Conservation / Restoration

Land Use Planning

Wildlife

Summary:

The Big Sur Land Trust has incorporated the potential effects of climate change into its program management and long-term strategic conservation plan. Specifically, the Big Sur Land Trust staff is considering changes in fire regimes, stream flow, and impacts to restoration projects.