Sections
Vulnerabilities and risks of greatest concern were identified through impact statements and summarized as central challenges in the previous step. Agree on the potential climate-related impacts to address in subsequent action steps.
The practitioner can facilitate the development of resilience objectives after reviewing goals and challenges. The resilience objectives should answer the question, “In light of the challenges identified and the community’s long-term vision, what does the community want to achieve?”
Compile relevant strategies or actions from existing plans and look for opportunities where existing projects, programs, and plans can be augmented, modified, or leveraged to achieve one or more resilience objectives.
Facilitate dialogue to ensure team members and all stakeholders agree that selected strategies, actions, and potential projects are likely to address their primary concerns.
Rachel Jacobson (American Society of Adaptation Professionals) provides an overview of the Ready to Fund Resilience Toolkit.
Arsum Pathak and Emily Donahue (National Wildlife Federation) explore how to embed nature-based solutions throughout each of the Steps to Resilience. This approach highlights natural and community assets throughout the entire climate adaptation planning process.
