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State and Local Adaptation Planning
for Climate Change
Jon MacDonagh-Dumler, Ph.D.
Institute of Water Research
Michigan State University
[email protected]
Webinar: Climate Change and Water Resource Impacts
in the Great Lakes Region
May 6, 2010
CC: State and Local Adaptation Planning
• Adaptation Planning Rationale
• Overview of Current Actions
• State and Local Planning Approaches
• Climate Resilient Communities Program:
Milestones toward Adaptation
CC: State and Local Adaptation Planning
Adaptation: “adjustment in natural or human systems in
response to actual or expected climatic stimuli or their effects,
which moderates harm or exploits beneficial opportunities.”
Mitigation: “an anthropogenic (human) intervention to reduce
the anthropogenic forcing of the climate system; it includes
strategies to reduce greenhouse gas sources and emissions
and enhancing greenhouse gas sinks.
(IPCC 2007, Glossary)
CC: State and Local Adaptation Planning
Proactive Planning by State and Local Government:
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Can benefit the present
Is “good government”
Responsibility to respond
More effective and less costly
Can reduce future risks
Can increase future benefits
Can add value to today’s investments at low
additional cost
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Adaptation may involve a range of responses:
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Planned
Deliberate actions aimed
at adaptation
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Anticipatory (or proactive) <—> Reactive
Done before impacts are
Done after impacts are
observed
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Public (or governmental)
Involving government
actions
<—> Autonomous (or spontaneous)
Actions by B that yield
adaptation for A
<—> Private
Involving non-governmental
actions
Source: Climate Adaptation Issues, WICCI Adaptation Working Group 2010
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Adaptation Barriers
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Uncertain about impacts
Responsibility of higher level of government
Wait and see – impacts / what will others do
Limited problem focus
Uncertain about what to do
Limited resources – skills / financial / political
No infrastructure to deal with future problems
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State and Local CC Actions
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Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (2007)
Illinois Climate Change Advisory Group (2006)
Michigan Climate Action Council (2007)
Chicago Climate Action Plan (2008)
CC: State and Local Adaptation Planning
Lessons Learned - Chicago Climate Action Planning Process:
• Strategic Partners: Public-Private AND Public-Public
Partnerships, Foundations, Local Leaders, Research
• Dedicated Funding to Support Research, Planning and
Implementation
• Provide Climate Summits to Maintain Stakeholder Engagement
• Start Implementation Early
• Have an Aligned Communications Strategy
• Build on Existing Initiatives
• Track Progress and Continually Reassess to Ensure Success
CC: State and Local Adaptation Planning
Water Resource Adaptation Examples
• Water Pricing Strategy
• Catch Basin Retrofits
• Permeable Pavement Requirements
• Water Quality Testing
• Wetland Management Plan
• Watershed Studies
Source: Chicago Climate Change Action Plan 2008
CC: State and Local Adaptation Planning
Climate Resilient Communities Program: Five Milestones
• Conduct a climate resiliency study
• Identify priority planning areas for action, based on
assessments of your vulnerability and risk in selected
planning areas
• Set goals and develop your plan
• Implement your plan
• Measure your progress and update your plan
Source: ICLEI 2007. Preparing for Climate Change: A Guidebook for Local, Regional, and State
Governments
Thank You
Jon MacDonagh-Dumler, Ph.D.
Institute of Water Research
Michigan State University
[email protected]