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6 Finding Commonalities and Differences with Other Subnational Assessments (Part 1)
6 Finding Commonalities and Differences with Other Subnational Assessments (Part 1)
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explained the sectoral approach taken in an assessment of Nebraska's climate change vulnerabilities and expanded on the challenges of conducting and implementing assessments absent local political engagement. Amanda Stevens (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority)
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Another key motivation was to understand the potential impacts of climate change on three components of Montana's economy: the fast-growing "micropolitan" and amenity sector based on recreation and wildlands; the resource-dependent agricultural, timber, and energy sectors vulnerable to issues such as commodity prices and regulatory decisions; and rural communities where persistent poverty, isolation, and historical factors will determine the intensity of climate impacts. The assessment was stakeholder-driven and science-informed, and it included listening sessions and questionnaires to gather stakeholders' input in shaping the assessment.
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The activity led to a series of youth summits on climate change organized by state senators and held in the state capital, as well as to the formation of the Nebraska Elder Climate Legacy Initiative.3 Wilhite concluded with observations on the challenges and best practices learned from the Nebraska assessment, such as the challenge of establishing and maintaining political momentum and support from the agriculture community and Nebraska's Natural Resource Districts. The best practices he identified included performing a science-based assessment with content developed and focused on a specific audience; having active stakeholder engagement and additional educational outreach efforts; and engaging and educating state senators and other policy makers.
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Any future state assessment will continue to be grounded in the science -- that is the foundation of the Environmental Research Program at NYSERDA, but efforts will need to be more usable for stakeholders and provide them the information they need to make good decisions. JEFFREY DUKES, PURDUE UNIVERSITY CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH CENTER Dukes opened his presentation by giving an overview of his work on the Indiana Climate Change Impacts Assessment5 from his position as the director of the Purdue Climate Change Research Center, an interdisciplinary center that provides nonpartisan information and collaborative opportunities on issues related to climate change.
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The working groups also developed a technical report with content based on stakeholder input, existing research, and capacity to conduct new research, which center staff then translated into nontechnical summaries for the public. These are being released on a rolling schedule beginning in March 2018, and the first of these reports cover topics including climate, health, forest ecosystems, urban green infrastructure, agriculture, and aquatic ecosystems.
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Jurado noted some reluctance to provide policy recommendations aiding state or local governments with response strategies, but reiterated comments on a prioritization of action strategies in forthcoming efforts. Amanda Stevens, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, underscored Grecni's comments on the value of creating a 8 Pacific Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments, "Pacific Islands Regional Climate Assessment," https://www.pacificrisa.org/ pirca-website/.
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Grecni added that in the Pacific Islands, adaptation activities are more prevalent, and her organization tries to meet stakeholders where they are in the process, whether that requires augmenting data on impacts or working on adaptation strategies. Bruce Riordan asked the panel about lessons learned regarding university cooperation in assessment activities.
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2018. "Indiana's Past and Future Climate: A Report from the Indiana Climate Change Impacts Assessment." Purdue Climate Change Research Center.
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