Responding to climate change in New York State
Subtitle: the ClimAID integrated assessment for effective climate change adaptation in New York State : final report
By: editors, Cynthia Rosenzweig ... [et al.].
Contributors: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Series: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences -- v. 1244; NYSERDA report -- 11-18; Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences -- v. 1244.; NYSERDA (1995) -- 11-18.
Publisher: Published by Blackwell Pub. on behalf of the New York Academy of Sciences
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Boston, Mass
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781573318761
Subjects: Climate change mitigation; Climatic changes; Government policy; Risk assessment; Risk management
Other titles: ClimAID integrated assessment for effective climate change adaptation in New York State; Integrated assessment for effective climate change adaptation in New York State
Description: Climate change is already beginning to affect New York State, and these impacts are projected to grow. At the same time, the state has the ability to develop adaptation strategies to prepare for and respond to climate risks now and in the future. The ClimAID assessment provides information on climate change impacts and adaptation for eight sectors in New York State: water resources, coastal zones, ecosystems, agriculture, energy, transportation, telecommunications, and public health. Observed climate trends and future climate projections were developed for seven regions across the state. Within each of the sectors, climate risks, vulnerabilities, and adaptation strategies are identified. Integrating themes across all of the sectors are equity and environmental justice and economics. Case studies are used to examine specific vulnerabilities and potential adaptation strategies in each of the eight sectors. These case studies also illustrate the linkages among climate vulnerabilities, risks, and adaptation, and demonstrate specific monitoring needs. Stakeholder participation was critical to the ClimAID assessment process to ensure relevance to decision makers across the state--
Notes: "Prepared for the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority."

"This report was prepared by Columbia University, the City University of New York, and Cornell University in the course of performing work contracted for and sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority."--P. iii.

"NYSERDA 10851."

Includes bibliographical references.