Community-Based Adaptation to a Changing Climate

EPA-230-F-15-001, June 2015

By: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-09/documents/community-based-adaptation_handout.pdf
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Climate Change

This fact sheet highlights community-based adaptation actions to help reduce the impacts of climate change. It presents successful adaptation strategies that address water management, air quality, heat events, cultural resources, and other areas. It also discusses the importance of considering the risks of climate change to the most vulnerable communities, including children, the elderly, low-income populations, and communities dealing with environmental justice challenges.