Stakeholder Reports
This series of documents was compiled by GLISA researchers while analyzing past assessments of climate change and the Great Lakes region. They will be of use to stakeholders in business, governments, and non-profits who make decisions affected by climate change, and to researchers and the interested public. The reports are in PDF format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.
Reports are organized by geographic scope, from the Municipal to National/Supranational Level. The final category features documents with a focus on Stakeholder Involvement and the Science-Policy Connection. Within in each category the Reports are organized in descending order by publication date. The categories are:
- Climate Change and Adaptation at the Municipal Level
- Climate Change and Adaptation at the State/Provincial Level
- Climate Change and Adaptation at the Regional Level (Great Lakes Basin)
- Climate Change and Adaptation at the National/Supranational Level
- Adaptation and Decision Support at All Levels
- Stakeholder Involvement and the Science-Policy Connection
Climate Change and Adaptation at the Municipal Level
Toronto Environment Office; City of Toronto Climate Adaptation Steering Group; Clean Air Partnership
April 2008
Action-oriented framework to engage the public and other stakeholders in designing and implementing a climate change adaptation strategy for Toronto, ON.
Chicago Climate Action Plan: Our City, Our Future
Chicago Climate Task Force
2008
Describes the major effects climate change could have on the City of Chicago and outlines goals until 2020 to slow its negative effects.
Preparing for Climate Change: A Guidebook for Local, Regional, and State Governments
Center for Science in the Earth System (The Climate Impacts Group), University of Washington; King County, Washington
2007
Guide for decision-makers in local, regional, or state governments that recommends a detailed process for climate change preparedness based on familiar resources and tools.
Adapting to Climate Change: A Risk-based Guide for Ontario Municipalites
Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; Natural Resources Canada; Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction
December 2006
Guide to help Ontario municipalities understand and manage risks associated with climate variability, change, and uncertainty.
City of Madison Wisconsin Climate Protection Plan
City of Madison Engineering Division
January 2002
Summary of greenhouse gas analysis, existing environmental programs, and recommendations for future measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the City of Madison, WI.
Climate Change and Adaptation at the State/Provincial Level
Wisconsin's Changing Climate: Impacts and Adaptation
Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts
2011
The first report in a series to provide an ongoing assessment of climate change impacts and adaptation strategies in Wisconsin.
The Expert Panel on Climate Change Adaptation
November 2009
Report to help the Ontario government, municipalities, and Ontarians prepare and plan for the impact of climate change in public health, environment, infrastructure, and economy.
Michigan Climate Action Council: Climate Action Plan
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
March 2009
Plan recommending state-based advocacy for national and international action on climate change, as well as integration of national climate action policies and efforts with those recommended for Michigan.
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies; Defenders of Wildlife; The Nature Conservancy; The National Wildlife Federation
February 2009
Adaptation efforts summarized from interviews with government agency staff, conservationists, and academics.
Economic Impacts of Climate Change on Michigan
University of Maryland Center for Integrative Environmental Research
July 2008
Report highlighting the economic impacts of climate change in Michigan and ripple effects such as reduced spending in other sectors, and losses of jobs, wages, and tax revenues.
Wisconsin's Strategy for Reducing Global Warming
Task Force on Global Warming, Department of Natural Resources, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
July 2008
Strategy report to make Wisconsin a leader in addressing the challenges of climate change, reduce its dependence on fossil fuel and advance the state's energy independence objectives.
Preparing for Climate Change: A Guidebook for Local, Regional, and State Governments
Center for Science in the Earth System (The Climate Impacts Group), University of Washington; King County, Washington
2007
Guide for decision-makers in local, regional, or state governments that recommends a detailed process for climate change preparedness based on familiar resources and tools.
Climate Change and Adaptation at the Regional Level (Great Lakes basin)
Climate Change in the Great Lakes: Advancing the Regional Discussion
Council of Great Lake Industries; Great Lakes Commission; National Wildlife Federation
September 2010
Document from a workshop to provide guidance from various Great Lakes sectors on how to integrate climate change adaptation into United States federal agencies, share information about climate change adaptation efforts, and enhance collaboration among participating sectors.
Introduction: Assessing the effects of climate change on Chicago and the Great Lakes
University of Illinois Atmospheric Sciences; Texas Tech Geosciences; JP Consulting
2010
Journal article introducing analyses of the potential impacts of climate change on the city of Chicago and the Great Lakes region and potential response options.
Preparing for Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region
Michigan Sea Grant; University of Michigan
February 2009
Summary of a workshop that aimed to identify policy changes and strategies for implementation to enable Great Lakes communities to adapt to climate change and protect ecosystems.
Climate Change in the Great Lakes: Decision Making Under Uncertainty
Michigan State University Environmental Science & Policy Program
June 2008
Summary of key messages regarding climate change in the Great Lakes Region from "Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region" Conference and The International Symposium, "Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region: Decision Making Under Uncertainty."
AFWA Climate Change Subcommittee Think Tank
August 2008
Recommended Management Principles and key Initial Actions for state agencies.
Great Lakes Restoration & the Threat of Global Warming
Healing Our Waters (Great Lakes Coalition)
May 2008
Outline of key points of strategy for restoring the Great Lakes and ensuring their long-term viability in the face of continued, but sustainable, development.
Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region: Starting a Public Discussion
University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute; University of Wisconsin Board of Regents
March 2008
Summary of a series of eight seminars on climate change and some of its likely effects on Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region.
Climate Change and Great Lakes Water Resources
National Wildlife Federation
November 2007
Discusses how climate change will impact water resources and potential policies to both reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to water resource impacts in the Great Lakes region.
Planning for Extremes: A Report from a Soil and Water Conservation Society Workshop
Soil and Water Conservation Society
2007
Summarizes conclusions and recommendations from workshop to (1) evaluate the scope and magnitude of threats posed to the Great Lakes ecosystem by precipitation changes and (2) recommend improvements to tools and policies to manage those threats.
Coastal Zone and Climate Change on the Great Lakes
AMEC Earth & Environmental for Natural Resources Canada
July 2006
Final Report on the impacts of climate change on coastal communities in the Great Lakes region.
Great Lakes Regional Collaboration Strategy to Restore and Protect the Great Lakes
Great Lakes Regional Collaboration Sustainable Development Strategy Team
December 2004
Component of Strategy addressing gubernatorial and mayoral concerns regarding sustainable use practices that protect environmental resources and may enhance the recreational and commercial value of the Great Lakes.
Climate Change and Water Quality in the Great Lakes Basin: Report to the IJC
Great Lakes Water Quality Board
August 2003
Informs about impacts of climate change on Great Lakes water quality and advises how changes can be addressed.
Confronting Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region: Impacts on Our Communities and Ecosystems
The Union of Concerned Scientists; Ecological Society of America
April 2003
Explores the potential consequences of climate change (postivie and negative) for the character, economy, and environment of the Great Lakes region in the coming century.
U.S. EPA; Great Lakes Regional Assessment; and National Wildlife Federation
June 2001
Overview of Presentations and Panel Discussions from workshop.
U.S. EPA; Great Lakes Regional Assessment; National Wildlife Federation
March 2001
Overview of Presentations and Panel Discussions from workshop.
Great Lakes Regional Assessment Group for the U.S. Global Change Research Program
October 2000
Summarizes methods, findings, and recommendations from the Great Lakes Regional Assessment Team regarding potential impacts of future climate change and variability in the Great Lakes region.
Adapting to Climate Change and Variability in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Basin
Environmental Adaptation Research Group (EARG)
April 1998
Proceedings of a binational symposium assessing risks of climate change and variability in the GLSLB and identifying sustainable adaptation responses through integration of stakeholder perspectives.
Climate Change and Adaptation at the National/Supranational Level
Eastern Regional Workshop: National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center Workshop Summary
National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center
May 2009
Summary of a workshop to develop structure of NCCWSC and partnership mechanisms needed to link climate science to national resource management in the United States.
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies; Defenders of Wildlife; The Nature Conservancy; The National Wildlife Federation
February 2009
Adaptation efforts summarized from interviews with government agency staff, conservationists, and academics.
Global Climate Change Impacts in the US: A State of Knowledge Report
U.S. Global Change Research Program (US Office of Science and Technology Policy)
2009
Report summarizing the science of climate change and the impacts of climate change on the United States, now and in the future.
Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation: A Canadian Perspective
Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Program, Natural Resources Canada
2008
Overview of research in the field of climate change impacts and adaptation over the past five years, as it relates to Canada.
From Impacts to Adaptation: Canada in a Changing Climate 2007
Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Program, Natural Resources Canada
2008
Assessment discussing current and future risks and opportunities that climate change presents to Canada, with a focus on human and managed systems.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
2007
Chapter addressing impacts of climate change and related vulnerabilities in North America.
The Changing Climate of Wildlife Management AFWA General Session Summary and Next Steps
Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
2007
Summary of meeting to highlight approaches and strategies that state fish and wildlife agencies are taking to address potential climate change impacts on a variety of natural resource issues.
Adaptation and Decision Support at All Levels
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies; Defenders of Wildlife; The Nature Conservancy; The National Wildlife Federation
February 2009
Adaptation efforts summarized from interviews with government agency staff, conservationists, and academics.
Committee on the Human Dimensions of Global Change, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, National Research Council
2009
Report on a study to provide a framework and set of strategies for organizing and evaluating decision support activities related to climate change.
U. S. EPA Office of Research and Development, Office of Water
April 2009
Summaries of presentations and discussion sessions from workshop.
Preparing for Climate Change: A Guidebook for Local, Regional, and State Governments
Center for Science in the Earth System (The Climate Impacts Group), University of Washington; King County, Washington
2007
Guide for decision-makers in local, regional, or state governments that recommends a detailed process for climate change preparedness based on familiar resources and tools.
Stakeholder Involvement and the Science-Policy Connection
Eastern Regional Workshop: National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center Workshop Summary
National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center
May 2009
Summary of a workshop to develop structure of NCCWSC and partnership mechanisms needed to link climate science to national resource management in the United States.
U. S. EPA Office of Research and Development, Office of Water
April 2009
Summaries of presentations and discussion sessions from workshop.
National Council for Science and the Environment
February 2009
Summary of a conference that advanced dialogue about transforming natural resource management and conservation to meet the challenges of climate change.
Michigan State University Center for Water Sciences; Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
2008
Journal article describing a survey and series of workshops to remedy the disconnect between science and water policy at state and regional levels.
"Summary of Stakeholder Input: NOAA National Sea Grant College Program"
NOAA National Sea Grant College Program
September 2007
Strategic Planning Process to redesign the National Sea Grant College Program to better include stakeholder input in the planning process.
Preparing for Climate Change: A Guidebook for Local, Regional, and State Governments
Center for Science in the Earth System (The Climate Impacts Group), University of Washington; King County, Washington
2007
Guide for decision-makers in local, regional, or state governments that recommends a detailed process for climate change preparedness based on familiar resources and tools.
Decisionmaking in an Uncertain Climate - Workshop Summary
Michigan State University Environmental Science & Policy Program
December 2005
Summary of workshop discussing how climate affects various sectors in Michigan and collecting input on which climate change information would be most useful for decision makers.
International Association for Great Lakes Research
January 2003
Final Report of project to strengthen Great Lakes science-policy linkages through survey and research, public journal access and creation of an Expert Directory.
Adapting to Climate Change and Variability in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Basin
Environmental Adaptation Research Group (EARG)
April 1998
Proceedings of a binational symposium assessing risks of climate change and variability in the GLSLB and identifying sustainable adaptation responses through integration of stakeholder perspectives.
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