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Research Project: Science and Technologies for the Sustainable Management of Western Rangeland Systems

Location: Range Management Research

Title: The importance and utility of indicators in the Fifth National Climate Assessment

Author
item STEVENS, LAURA - North Carolina State University
item KOLIAN, MICHAEL - US Department Of Energy
item SHANE ARNDT, DEREK - National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
item BLUNDEN, JESSICA - National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
item JOHNSON, ERIK - Us Forest Service (FS)
item LIU, ANN - National Institute Of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS, NIH)
item Spiegal, Sheri
item GOLDSMITH, LEO - Us Global Change Research Program

Submitted to: American Meteorological Society
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 12/1/2023
Publication Date: 2/1/2024
Citation: Stevens, L.E., Kolian, M., Shane Arndt, D., Blunden, J., Johnson, E., Liu, A., Spiegal, S.A., Goldsmith, L. 2024. The importance and utility of indicators in the Fifth National Climate Assessment. American Meteorological Society. Abstract.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Indicators—observations and measurements used to track environmental conditions, trends, and impacts—are featured throughout the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5), providing foundational science for evaluating observed climate-related changes. For the first time, the report also includes an Indicators Appendix containing information designed to support the various regional chapters and national topics. This poster outlines the importance and utility of indicators in NCA5, including the Appendix, which comprises both new and existing indicators created and supported by federal agencies. Indicators in the Appendix are grouped into six categories (Atmosphere; Ice, Snow and Water; Ocean and Coastal; Land and Ecosystems; Health; Adaptation and Mitigation). Such indicators can be used to help communities assess risks and make informed decisions in response to a changing climate.