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Climate Change Adaptation Resource Center (ARC-X)

Regional Guides for Adapting to Climate Change

US Map of National Climate Assessment Regions Many communities are already preparing for climate change. The documents below highlight key regional climate change impacts and offer examples of how some communities are adapting.

Midwest, Adapting to Climate Change PDFGreat Plains, Adapting to Climate Change PDFNortheast, Adapting to Climate Change PDFSoutheast, Adapting to Climate Change PDFHawai'i & US Pacific Islands, Adapting to Climate Change PDFAlaska, Adapting to Climate Change PDFSouthwest, Adapting to Climate Change PDFNorthwest, Adapting to Climate Change PDF

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