Adapting to Climate Change: Strategies for Local Government

This report describes the ways leading-edge communities are taking a risk approach to planning and policymaking around the topic of climate change. The first section offers some of the latest scientific findings showing the urgency of the issue; the second section describes tools for adaptation; the third section discusses methods for involving the public; and the last section offers case studies and examples of local government initiatives. The appendices provide guiding principles for adaptation plans and a list of supporting resources, including helpful organizations and contact information for a variety of climate change experts.