NOAA Equitable Climate Services Action Plan
Many communities – particularly historically underserved and Tribal and Indigenous communities – face disproportionate impacts from climate change based on long-standing and systemic economic, social, civic, and environmental inequities. Historically, these communities have had the least access to resources that would enable them to advance their community priorities, adapt to a changing climate, and build resilience to climate-related disasters to avoid significant future damages.
NOAA is committed to making equity central to its mission as part of NOAA’s Strategic Plan and Climate Ready Nation initiative. Following through on that equity commitment requires NOAA to prioritize the needs and goals of historically underserved communities and Tribal and Indigenous communities in the design and delivery of our climate services.
The Action Plan is organized around five strategic priorities for programs and policies under NOAA’s purview.
- Advance Awareness and Accessibility for Users of All Disciplines and Backgrounds
- Ensure Data Equity in All Products and Services
- Meet Local Data Needs
- Expand Climate Services on Holistic Societal Impacts
- Create an Enabling Environment
