Progress Report of the Interagency Climate Change Adaptation Task Force

Abstract

Summary of Policy Goals and Recommended Actions for the Federal Government: 1. Encourage and Mainstream Adaptation Planning across the Federal Government 2. Improve Integration of Science into Decision Making 3. Address Key Cross‐Cutting Issues *Strengthen data and information systems for understanding climate change impacts on water *Improve water‐use efficiency to reduce climate change impacts *Develop a national action plan to strengthen climate change adaptation for freshwater resources *Protect human health by addressing climate change in public health activities *Enhance the ability of Federal decision makers to incorporate health considerations into adaptation planning *Build integrated public health surveillance and early warning systems to improve detection of climate change health risks *Promote resilience of individuals and communities to climate‐related health risks *Build resilience to climate change in communities *Ensure relevant Federal regulations, policies, and guidance demonstrate leadership on community adaptation *Integrate adaptation considerations into Federal programs that affect communities. *Explore a public/private partnership to produce an open‐source risk assessment model *Address additional cross‐cutting issues 4. Enhance Efforts to Lead and Support International Adaptation 5. Coordinate Capabilities of the Federal Government to Support Adaptation