Addressing Social Vulnerability and Equity in Climate Change Adaptation Planning
- Abstract
As planning for sea level rise and extreme storm events moves forward, so too should state objectives for achieving environmental justice and equity for all Californians. The purpose of this white paper is to highlight the links between equity and planning for sea level rise and storm events and is designed to inform the Adapting to Rising Tides project (ART) being led by the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission.
- Resource Type
- Report
- Author
- Heidi Nutters
- Resource URL
- http://www.adaptingtorisingtides.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ART_Equity_WhitePaper.pdf
- Date
- June 1, 2012
- Institution
- San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development Commission
- Organization Type
- Ngo
- Climate and Environmental Impact
- Oceans
- Solution
- Climate adaptation/resilience
- Region
- Southwest
- Other
- Climate and environmental justice/health equity Health impact assessment Social determinants of health Vulnerability assessment