Today the Obama Administration announced a new set of actions to support low-income and other vulnerable communities in preparing for the impacts of climate change, that includes over $25 million in private and public investments. Below is the list of actions and investments to build resilience:
- Launching a Resilience AmeriCorps Pilot Program
- Helping Tribes Prepare for Climate Impacts
- Expanding Investment in the National Disaster Resilience Competition
- Expanding Opportunities in America’s Cities
- Conducting a Climate Adaptation, Preparedness, and Resilience Seminar
- Developing Regional Sea-Level Rise and Climate Information
- Regional Energy Vulnerabilities & Resilience Solutions
- Increasing Energy Security in Native American Tribes
For more description of each action, click here.
The Obama Administration also released actions specifically for prioritizing resilience in federal programs, in addition to a progress report highlighting some of the key actions taken by the Administration that support the Task Force’s recommendations. For more information, click here.
