Planning Framework for a Climate-Resilient Economy
April 2016
By: Megan Susman, Rosemary Monahan, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-05/documents/planning-framework-climate-resilient-economy-508.pdf
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This guide provides a framework to help communities assess their economic vulnerability to climate change and establish strategies to become more resilient to issues. It consists of five steps:
- Organize;
- Evaluate projected climate change impacts and hazards;
- Identify community assets and their vulnerability;
- Analyze overall economic implications for the community; and
- Explore options to enhance resilience and pursue opportunities.