Description:

The National Climate Assessment is the preeminent source of climate information for the United States. Led by the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP), the report captures current knowledge on climate science, impacts, and responses to climate change across the Nation, with the goal of supporting decision-making from a range of sectors. The Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5) is currently being developed, with an open public comment period expected to run concurrent to AMS 2023.

In this session, USGCRP leadership and NCA5 authors will update the AMS community about the current status of NCA5 as well as next steps in the report development process. USGCRP leadership will outline opportunities for the AMS community to engage in the development of NCA5 and discussion with AMS participants will be encouraged.