Climate Change Adaptation A Framework for the City of Philadelphia Chastain C., Ferguson J., Gudernatch S., Kondracki E, Levy J., Tran L.

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Climate Change Adaptation A Framework for the City of Philadelphia Chastain C., Ferguson J., Gudernatch S., Kondracki E, Levy J., Tran L.

Agenda Adaptation Planning Framework Benchmarking Recommendations Project Challenges The Path Forward for Philadelphia

Client: Mayor’s Office of Sustainability – Philadelphia Project Objectives: A planning primer to deal with climate risks Identify best practices from leading cities Provide a framework for adaptation planning Adaptation Framework Benchmarking The Path Forward For Philadelphia Project Challenges Recommendations Client & Project Description

Funding Organizational structure Communication & buy-In Link mitigation & adaptation Communication Metrics Identify vulnerabilities Understand magnitude of consequence Choose climate models Work with climate scientists Climate Risk Data Risk Assessment & Prioritization Integration & Strategy Implementa-tion Monitoring & Reevaluation The Adaptation Planning Process for the City of Philadelphia An Interconnected Framework Adaptation Framework Benchmarking The Path Forward For Philadelphia Project Challenges Recommendations

Finding Best Practices Adaptation Framework Benchmarking The Path Forward For Philadelphia Project Challenges Recommendations

Adaptation Framework Benchmarking Recommendations The Path Forward For Philadelphia Project Challenges Best Practices: Climate Data & Risk Assessment 1.Cities utilize local or regional climate models 1.Establish relationships with climate scientists early 1.Prioritize risks based on probability, magnitude and timing Key finding: Cities must learn to work with uncertainty

1.Take a multifaceted approach Federal and state grants and loans Philanthropic groups Public/private partnerships 2.Fund adaptation plan components individually 3.Establish regional partnerships 4.Revise codes, regulations, design standards Best Practices: Securing Financing Key finding: Emphasize the link between mitigation and adaptation to widen the opportunities Adaptation Framework Benchmarking Recommendations The Path Forward For Philadelphia Project Challenges

Adaptation Champion Multi-Stakeholder Task Force Heat Working Group Drought Working Group Storm water Working Group Energy Efficiency Working Group Project Consultant Scientific Advisor Best Practices: Organizational Structure Adaptation Framework Benchmarking Recommendations The Path Forward For Philadelphia Project Challenges Key finding: Collaborate within the City and engage outside stakeholders early

1.Recognize there are differing views on climate change 1.Tailor messaging to combat misconceptions Make it real Use the right words, avoid jargon 2.Engage stakeholders Get city agencies on board Make citizens active participants Best Practices: Communication and Buy-in Key finding: Effective communication strategies are as important as adaptation strategies themselves! Adaptation Framework Benchmarking Recommendations The Path Forward For Philadelphia Project Challenges

1.Involve city agencies early 2.Create internal process upfront 3.Stay flexible as process will evolve when new data is available 4.Incorporate climate change into planning process & capital plans Best Practices: Integrating Adaptation Planning Key finding: Weave climate change into each City Department, each process, and into operations and planning. Adaptation Framework Benchmarking Recommendations The Path Forward For Philadelphia Project Challenges

1.Define indicators to measure outcomes Evaluate strategy effectiveness 2.Utilize relevant new data Best Practices: Monitoring and re-evaluation Key finding: Create a feedback loop for ongoing adjustments to adaptation strategies Adaptation Framework Benchmarking Recommendations The Path Forward For Philadelphia Project Challenges

Current strategies in Philadelphia Adaptation Framework Benchmarking Recommendations The Path Forward For Philadelphia Project Challenges

1.Challenges Large scope of work Abundant information that sometimes conflicted Uncertainty about the effectiveness of some approaches 2.Solutions Extensive review of approaches Interviews from leading practitioners & subject matter experts Ranked information based on Philadelphia’s specificity Present options and describe pros/cons of each approach Adaptation Framework Benchmarking The Path Forward For Philadelphia Project Challenges Recommendations Project Challenges

Next Steps for the Client: 1.Share feedback on memo that was distributed regarding our project 2.Prepare agencies to read findings & think about adaptation planning 3.Use project outcome to develop an adaptation process Next steps for the Group: 1.Final client briefing scheduled: December 9, 2011 Mayor’s Office of Sustainability staff Select members of other agencies Adaptation Framework BenchmarkingRecommendations Project Challenges The Path Forward for Philadelphia

Climate Change Adaptation A Framework for the City of Philadelphia Questions?