Urban green spaces provide one tool for cities to combat the causes and effects of climate change.

This Adaptation in Action profile highlights the efforts of two communities to adapt to riverbank erosion.

A summary of climate change effects on recreation in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, and relevant adaptation options.

Climate change is likely to affect agriculture, mariculture, and wild harvest foods in Alaska, which could impact the state’s food security.

Climate change is altering the abundance and location of a variety of wild foods in Alaska, affecting food security.

Urban areas are heating up faster than rural areas, affecting public health and increasing energy demands in the Northwest.

Food sovereignty is important to Northwest Tribal Nations. However, it is being affected by climate change.

Urban forests in the Northwest reduce urban heat islands, making cities more climate resilient and environmentally just.

This Adaptation in Action profile highlights Boise, Idaho’s tree planting campaign to reduce urban heat, offset emissions, and build more resilient forests across the city and state. 

This Adaptation in Action profile highlights Calypso Farm’s efforts to increase community access to local food and agricultural education.

Robust urban agriculture systems in the Northwest can increase locally available foods and help urban areas adapt to climate change.

Climate change can have a variety of negative mental health effects, particularly on vulnerable populations. However, there are ways to increase our resilience.