October 31, 2016

The White House Council on Climate Preparedness and Resilience recently released a report entitled Opportunities to Enhance the Nation’s Resilience to Climate Change. The report details Obama Administration accomplishments that have advanced U.S. climate resilience infrastructure. The report introduces new programs that will provide support for future climate resilience efforts.

One of the new programs, Resilience Dialogues, addresses the importance of raising awareness and disseminating information on climate change. This consulting service helps federal agencies such as the Department of Agriculture, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and others advise communities on their climate resilience planning.

The report also establishes a coalition of 97 academic institutions that will provide educational opportunities for students to ensure that future architects, engineers, urban planners, and construction professionals are equipped with the ability to accommodate variable climate impacts.

Sources: The White House Office of the Press Secretary