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Climate Adaptation

How state and local budgets are vulnerable to climate change

May 2021

Flooding in Austin, Minnesota. Photo: Tim Ruzek

Climate change has the potential to destabilize general operating budgets and constrain access to lending markets. These presentations share promising solutions for “climate-proofing” budgets.

Using Economics to Support Climate Adaptation

December 2019

Economic methods and data can engage diverse audiences and tell new stories to help cities make a case for climate adaptation.

Neighborhoods at Risk

November 2018

Integrate socioeconomic and climate data to map neighborhoods at risk in selected cities.

Open data for municipal planning (video)

October 2018

Tableau tips

Video: Prioritizing climate resilience using Headwaters Economics tools.

Great Lakes Cities Vulnerability Assessment Tool

December 2017

Great Lakes Vulnerability Assessment Tool

Identify neighborhoods in six Great Lakes cities that meet socioeconomic vulnerability criteria.

Disasters and Populations at Risk: Lack of Vehicle Makes Evacuation Difficult

September 2017

Headwaters-staff-Megan-Lawson

Lack of access to a vehicle, poverty, and disabilities, can make evacuation difficult or impossible for some households.

Resilient Taos County: Living with Wildfire

August 2017

This story map provides Taos County residents with information about the ecological role of fire, the region’s wildfire risk, forest restoration projects, and emergency preparedness.

Understanding Climate Change Impacts on Cities, Counties, and National Forest Regions

December 2014

Headwaters-staff-Chris-Mehl

A sample of research and free tools available to help communities better understand the potential socioeconomic impacts of climate change.

The Upper Peninsula’s Economy and a Changing Climate

February 2013

map of Michigan's Upper Penninsula

This post summarizes the Climate Adaptation Report which provides a description of key economic sectors at greatest risk from extreme weather or long-term climate shifts and is intended to prepare the region’s forests, water resources, and communities for a less certain future.

Implementing Climate Change Adaptation: Lessons Learned From Ten Examples

February 2012

Olympia, WA

This paper presents ten examples of cities and counties around the country and the key lessons learned in the process of moving from planning to implementation on climate change adaptation.

Preparing Missoula County for a Changing Climate

November 2011

Downtown Missoula on a fall day.

A report on socioeconomic conditions of Missoula County as part of public process of developing a climate change adaptation plan.

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