Develop and Distribute Critical Information on Climate Change (ADP Action 1)

Invest in the analysis and dissemination of accurate and understandable information about the economic, environmental, and social impacts of climate change to policy makers and decision makers in the public and private sectors. Desired outcomes are policies and decisions that are fact-based, easy to achieve, and effective. This action is critical because of the complexity and volume of the information involved and the need to synthesize and graphically illustrate key concepts and facts to make them understandable and relevant. The action would be implemented through a broadly representative collaboration of public and private entities. Their charge would be to assess existing sources of information to identify data gaps and develop a strategic plan to address those gaps, with a focus on getting the information into the hands of persons responsible for protecting public safety and environmental integrity. Outputs would include maps, reports, modeling tools, data sets, fact sheets, and other information useful to planners, decision makers, and the public.