NASA Joins 20 Agencies Under Biden-Harris to Launch New Climate Resilience Measures for the Next Decade

By: Rahul Somvanshi By: Rahul Somvanshi

A new era for climate resilience: NASA joins 20 agencies to launch the Biden-Harris Climate Adaptation Plan, setting a robust agenda for the next decade.

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Unveiled efforts under the National Resilience Framework aim to sync public and private sector investments in climate resilience, but how will these impact your area?

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NASA Administrator Bill Nelson hails the plan as a major step to 'ensure humanity is well-prepared' for climate change—what does this mean for global research?

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From space to Earth: NASA's critical role in climate data gathering highlights the global leadership in Earth science—discover what's new.

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With climate hazards escalating, the updated CAP focuses on asset protection against extreme heat, floods, and wildfires—what's at risk?

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Expanded focus: Climate risk management now includes not just infrastructure but also the well-being of federal employees and lands.

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How will integrating climate adaptation into daily operations and funding change the way agencies work? Details on the strategic shift ahead.

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Connecting dots: Climate adaptation actions align with broader Administration priorities like environmental justice and tribal engagement.

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Tracking change: New standardized indicators introduced to measure progress in climate adaptation efforts—find out how agencies are performing.

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