An Overview of theCalifornia

Climate Adaptation Strategy

Tony BrunelloTony BrunelloDeputy Secretary for Climate & EnergyDeputy Secretary for Climate & Energy

CA Resources AgencyCA Resources Agency

KEY POINTSKEY POINTS

Describe CAS process

Explain key reasons for CAS

Request CEC assistance in understanding key climate change risks to California’s “Infrastructure” sector

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Mitigation

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~169 MMT CO2e Reduction1990 Emission

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80% Reduction ~341 MMT CO2e

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GETTING WARMER

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RISING SEA LEVELS - San Francisco Bay -

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SEA LEVELS - Continue to Rise -

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DECREASING SNOWPACK

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California Snowpack Will DecreaseResults - Earlier Snow Runoff

INFRASTRUCTURE IMPACTSAirports, Roads, Levies…

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S.F. Airport

PUBLIC HEALTH

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FIRE THREAT

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Why we need a CAS

California’s population, environment, and infrastructure are at risk from known future climate change impacts

Planning and funding do not link with known climate change impacts

Better assessment of funds needed to reduce state vulnerability and risk (Lieberman-Warner - $20-278 Billion)

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CLIMATE ADAPTATION STRATEGY

Goals―Initiate Action and Dialogue

―Develop Climate Vulnerability & Risk Assessments by Sector

―Develop Coordinated Policy Guidance & Direction

―Coordinate with Mitigation Efforts

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CLIMATE ADAPTATIONSTRATEGY

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Strategy

ActionScience

A WORK IN PROGRESS Known State Efforts Underway

― CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION - Climate Change Impacts Assessment

― WATER - Dept. Water Resources- State Water Plan Update

― INFRASTRUCTURE - California Dep. of Transportation - Bay Area Infrastructure Assessment

― FORESTS - CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection- Forest & Rangeland Assessment Update

― BIODIVERSITY

Department of Fish & Game - California Wildlife Action Plan

Department of Parks and Recreation

― OCEANS & COASTAL RESOURCES Coastal Commission Ocean Protection Council Resources Agency Coastal Conservancy Bay Conservation & Development Commission

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CLIMATE ADAPTATIONWorking Groups

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CLIMATE ADAPTATION STRATEGYThe Nuts & Bolts

When― Sector Strategies Completed by 12/08― Draft CAS Released 1/09― Final CAS Released 4/09

Who― State Agency Focused

― Unless Coordinated Action Identified(i.e., USFS, USEPA, ICLEI)

― Bottom -up Examples From Cities, Countries, Etc.

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THE NUTS & BOLTS

What To Expect―Report Chapters Will Include:

1. Sector Outline2. Impacts & Vulnerabilities3. Risks from Impacts

(Risk = Consequence X Probability)

4. Sector Preparedness Action Plan5. Next Steps (2 Year Plan)

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WHAT’S NEXT?

October Workshops– Oceans, Public Health, and

Infrastructure

November Workshops– Cross-Sector Discussions

Sector Working Groups Tool Refinement

– Google/SEI, Adaptation Protocol Early Actions

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Adapting to Climate Change

A California Strategy

Questions & Answers