Sentences with phrase «informing adaptation responses»

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«A key premise of this commitment is that adaptation planning needs to be informed by a continuing scientific, sound assessment of the impacts of a changing climate and the effectiveness of preparations and response options,» Abbott said.

OceanObs ’19 seeks to improve response to scientific and societal needs of a fit - for - purpose integrated ocean observing system, for better understanding the environment of the Earth, monitoring climate, and informing adaptation strategies as well as the sustainable use of ocean resources.

• Improved understanding of climate thresholds and vulnerabilities, impacts, and adaptive responses in a variety of different local contexts across the country • Improved understanding of vulnerable populations (e.g., urban poor, native populations on tribal lands) that have limited capacities for responding to climate change • Ways to build adaptive capacity that can be generalized across individuals, communities, and countries • Decision support tools for entities responsible for hazard mitigation and management • Collection of socioeconomic research to inform impact, vulnerability, and adaptation research