assessing climate change

Learn about the recent advances in the quantification of three vulnerability components in Canadian forests and discover what this means for developing “climate friendly” silvicultural practices in this webinar.

This report explores eight drivers of change expected to influence forests and forestry in the United States over the next 20 years. Climate and associated climate change as a driver of change is explored in this report. The drivers were identified through a review of strategic foresight literature and projects, the USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station horizon scanning system, and iterative brainstorming by the Forest Service’s Northern Research Station Strategic Foresight Group and partners.

The main challenge of integrating climate information into risk assessments are opposing approaches for assessing climate risks and adaptation options and its implications for the design of climate information products. This guide breaks down the process using Cai Lon – Cai Be climate risk assessment as an example.

This handbook is designed for trainees in face-to-face training on integrating climate change adaptation into sustainable infrastructure investment. Its content is complemented by trainer and expert presentations (PPTs), peer discussion groups and interactive role plays.