Description:

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) executes its mission of science, service, and stewardship and protects life and property while enhancing the U.S. economy. In 2021, the U.S. experienced 20 separate weather/climate disasters with losses exceeding $1 billion each. These events resulted in the deaths of 688 people and continue to have significant, lasting economic effects on the areas impacted. The Biden-Harris Administration has made the federal government’s preparation for and response to climate change a major priority, with a focus on improving the equitable provision of services in every community, especially the underserved. NOAA is well-positioned to play a critical role in the whole-of-government effort to tackle the climate crisis in a just and equitable way, leveraging its state-of-the-art science and services. NOAA also plays a key role in achieving the Administration’s economic goals. By fostering innovation and business development without sacrificing environmental stewardship, NOAA is helping the U.S. economy build back better and more sustainably. NOAA Administrator, Dr. Rick Spinrad, and a panel of NOAA senior leaders will discuss NOAA’s scientific priorities under the Biden-Harris Administration and the importance of engaging the entire scientific community in accomplishing these goals.