The Fifth National Climate Assessment is the U.S. Government’s preeminent report on climate change impacts, risks and responses. It is a congressionally mandated interagency effort that provides the scientific foundation to support informed decision-making across the United States.
Attend this event to hear from Dave White, Chapter Lead Author for the Southwest for the Fifth National Climate Assessment. The chapter overview will be followed by an interactive panel featuring Elizabeth Crosson on water, Halley Froelich on oceans/coasts, V. Kelly Turner on heat/human health, and Steven Ostoja on agriculture. This panel will be followed by an audience discussion about the use of NCA5 for climate adaptation decision-making in California and the Southwest.