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September 24th, 2024
Today, the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) released the third edition of the federal interagency Climate Literacy Guide. Climate Literacy: Essential Principles for Understanding and Addressing Climate Change presents information that is important for individuals and communities to understand about Earth’s climate, impacts of climate change, and solutions. The guide provides an educational and communication framework based on the latest climate science, designed with decision-makers, educators, and communicators in mind. "The updated guide is a useful entry point for anyone who...
September 23rd, 2024
On behalf of the U.S. Interagency Task Force on Sea Level Change , the U.S. Global Change Research Program is pleased to announce the launch of the U.S. Sea Level Change website , a new resource delivering accessible climate information to the public. This platform represents the first whole-of-government resource for coastal residents and decision-makers on sea level rise projections, associated impacts, and adaptation measures. This site pairs a dynamic delivery of the latest research on sea level change with foundational educational content on how and why sea level rise is happening, its...
June 3rd, 2024
USGCRP is pleased to announce that Dr. Heidi Roop will serve as Deputy Director for Services. In this role, she leads USGCRP’s efforts to coordinate the delivery of federal climate information and services to help the nation manage climate-related risks and build resilience. Heidi also serves as Assistant Director for Climate Services at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, where she is detailed from the University of Minnesota. Heidi is the Director of the Climate Adaptation Partnership and an Assistant Professor of Climate Science and Extension Specialist at the...
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May 20th, 2024
The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) is pleased to announce that Dr. Ariela Zycherman will serve as Director of the Sixth National Climate Assessment (NCA6). Ariela is detailed to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Program Office. As Director, Ariela will oversee production of the U.S. government’s premier resource for communicating climate change risks, impacts, and solutions. Ariela has extensive experience in federal science programs that have deepened our knowledge of how social systems...
NNA NNA1 National Nature Assessment
April 22nd, 2024
Today, the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) is announcing the availability of all chapters of the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5) in Spanish . This marks the first time that the entire National Climate Assessment has been translated into Spanish, greatly broadening the reach and accessibility of the U.S. government’s premier resource for communicating climate change risks, impacts, and solutions. The translation was made possible by support from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). “USAID is proud to have contributed to the translation of the Fifth...
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April 22nd, 2024
The U.S. Global Change Research Program is pleased to announce the selection of authors for the first-ever National Nature Assessment (NNA1). The diverse team that will number over 150 experts was selected by the 11 NNA1 chapter leads in consultation with federal leadership, based in part on a public call for author nominations. The authors come to NNA1 from a range of organizations across the country—from universities to federal and state government, national laboratories, businesses, and nonprofits. They bring deep experience and expertise in fields like ecology, health, economics, nature...
NNA NNA1 National Nature Assessment
March 7th, 2024
USGCRP has named 11 Federal Coordinating Lead Authors (FCLAs) and 11 Chapter Leads to lead the writing of the first-ever National Nature Assessment (NNA1). NNA1 will provide a holistic picture of America’s lands, waters, wildlife, and ecosystems and the benefits they provide to us—to our economy, health, climate, culture, and even our national security. “The depth and breadth of our chapter leadership team is remarkable. We are incredibly fortunate to have the expertise, experience and leadership of these recognized thought leaders for America’s first-ever National Nature Assessment,” said...
NNA NNA1 National Nature Assessment
January 17th, 2024
The Fifth National Climate Assessment and federal climate services coordination will figure prominently in USGCRP events at the upcoming annual meeting of the American Meteorological Society , January 28 – February 1 in Baltimore, Maryland. USGCRP is hosting three presidential sessions, a poster session focused on the NCA5, and a fireside chat with Dr. Jane Lubchenco, OSTP’s Deputy Director for Climate and the Environment, in addition to a variety of other presentations and discussions. We hope to see you at AMS 2024. If you have any questions, please email Engagement@usgcrp.gov MONDAY...
December 7th, 2023
On December 4, Arati Prabhakar, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), named the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as the 15th member of the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP). HUD brings important insights and perspectives to USGCRP, drawing from its work increasing climate resilience in low-income and climate-vulnerable communities, its experience preparing communities for and helping them respond to more frequent climate-related disasters, and its commitment to...
December 6th, 2023
USGCRP will be present at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) occurring November 30 - December 12, 2023 in Dubai. COP28 is bringing together countries from around the world to increase ambition and strengthen efforts to achieve shared climate goals. U.S. Center events and initiatives will focus on how U.S. leadership is providing solutions and working with partners through a whole-of-society approach to address the climate crisis. USGCRP is leading and/or moderating the following U.S. Center events, which will be live-streamed on the U.S. Center at COP28 website and the U.S. Center...