The climate is changing, and Oregonians must change with it. DLCD staff researches and engages with communities to better understand the impacts of climate change across Oregon and how to respond.
Climate Change Social Vulnerability Assessment
The Climate Change Social Vulnerability Assessment describes the effects of climate change on our well-being, livelihoods, and cultural identity. This information can guide state agencies as they develop or modify state policy, programs, and projects in response to climate change.
Oregon’s Climate Change Adaptation Framework
Oregon’s Climate Change Adaptation Framework explores the impacts of climate change across the state and identifies how state government can effectively respond. The framework identifies six impact areas:
- The economy
- The natural world
- Built environment and infrastructure
- Public health
- Cultural Heritage
- Social relationships and systems
The framework describes the effects that climate change is having and is expected to have on each impact area, identifies potential resulting vulnerabilities, and recommends adaptation strategies. Although the framework focuses on state agency actions, many of these programs and projects would be implemented in collaboration with local government and community partners. DLCD produced this framework in collaboration with 23 state agencies, including Business Oregon, the Oregon Health Authority, the Oregon Department of Forestry, to the Oregon Department of Energy, and many more. The framework was adopted as part of Oregon's Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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