The NCCWSC science agenda will:
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Downscaling
Downscaling and derivative products of coupled Atmosphere-Ocean General Circulation Models (AOGCMs) specifically for fish and wildlife management applications at a regional and/or local scale.
Forecasting and Scenario Development
The development of regional ecological or biological response models with direct application adaption planning and management.
Vulnerability Assessment, Risk Assessment, and Uncertainty Analysis
Identifying, quantifying, or evaluating the degree to which natural or cultural resources are likely to be affected by changing climatic conditions. Vulnerability assessments should consider sensitivity, exposure, and adaptive capacity of the resources in question to climate change.
Monitoring Protocol Development
Protocols and sample designs are needed for landscape-level monitoring of climate-sensitive indicators in order to track climate impacts.
Development of Best Practices for Regional Analysis
Develop and distribute guidance and training that highlights accepted practices in downscaling, ecological modeling, uncertainty analysis, vulnerability assessment, etc.
National Synthesis
Generate and assess hypothesized climate impacts based on sponsored research. Become a “National Clearinghouse” for hypothesized climate impacts to fish, wildlife, and habitats.
Adaptation Research, Evaluation of Management Strategies
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