For the Strategy to be effective, it will require an unprecedented commitment for collaboration at all levels of the public and private sector. Public involvement is critical for the development of a robust and relevant response to the impacts of climate change, and guidance on priorities, recommended approaches, and issues or suggestions based on local knowledge and experience is extremely important in shaping a practical blueprint for climate adaptation.
Our continuous engagement process was designed to provide stakeholders full opportunity to contribute to this effort and to ensure participation and input from a wide variety of communities and voices. This included:
- Holding targeted interviews with federal, state, and tribal critical stakeholders
- Opening major meetings and planning sessions to the public in order to establish transparency in the development process
- Hosting briefing and discussion sessions and opportunities for collaboration with a variety of state and local resource managers and associations
- Outreach to scientific and other experts during the technical development of the Strategy
- Holding public review sessions to solicit feedback and build understanding before and after release of the initial draft
- Encouraging public review and comments on the formal public release of the draft Strategy
Please visit our events page to learn more about upcoming opportunities to learn more or get involved.
We want to hear from you. For questions about the Strategy, its development, or how to become involved, or to provide suggestions and input, please contact us.
