Description:

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) global observations, Earth system science, and modeling delivers the services and information people need to make smart decisions in a changing world. Communities, especially the underserved and most vulnerable to climate change, are grappling with the effects of extreme events like hurricanes, floods, droughts, and wildfires, and need resources to prepare for and respond to these events. NOAA works with federal partners, tribes, communities, and businesses across the U.S. to provide products and services that bolster resilience in the face of climate change.NOAA helps coastal communities adapt to sea level rise; provides critical early warnings about drought to farmers, rural residents, and tribal and indigenous communities; works with communities to map heat inequities in urban areas; and collects and stores the authoritative record of greenhouse gas measurements and historical weather, ocean, and climate data. The agency is particularly focused on improving equity in its provision of these services. NOAA leadership will discuss its vision for a Climate Ready Nation and share progress on its efforts to increase support for the most vulnerable communities and ensure that all Americans are prepared to thrive in the face of increasing impacts of climate change and extreme weather.