Our changing climate is impacting almost every aspect of society, including economic prosperity, human and environmental health, and national security.  Droughts, flooding, extreme weather, heat waves, sea level rise, and other environmental hazards will continue to put lives, property, and ecosystems at risk.  NOAA is the leader in understanding and predicting these transformations and their repercussions on society.  NOAA Research is aligning science done by our laboratories and research programs on the following four societal challenges: 1) Confronting Challenges from Our Changing Climate, 2) Managing Too Much & Too Little Water, 3) Protecting Against Extreme Events & Environmental Hazards, and 4) Sustaining a Healthy Environment & Economy.  These societal challenges will be addressed with NOAA Research’s expertise, data, and tools and which will prepare the Nation to make sound decisions to protect ecosystems and people.  In this Agency Update, NOAA Research leadership will discuss 2025 priority areas of research for the weather, water, and climate enterprise alongside key partners.