Climate Change in South Florida
The South Florida Peninsula is one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change. South Florida’s low-lying topography is particularly at risk to sea level rises from ocean expansion and glacial ice melts. Potential major risks involve major human populations, vast economic assets, and natural resources. Some impacts already apparent include periods of drought alternating with heavy precipitation, saltwater intrusion into important aquifers, increases in heat-related and insect-born diseases, changes in the range of exotic species, ocean acidification and the impact of sea-level rise on manmade coastal systems.
...[ more ]FAU started ICCE in 2009 as a cross-university program linking across relevant disciplines. This program includes 80+ faculty members and works with partners within both governmental and non-governmental organizations, the business community, the public, and various other Universities. ICCE will achieve its goals of climate change adaptation and mitigation through an emphasis on stakeholder education and outreach.
To read more…Publications:
- Florida's Resilient Coasts: A State Policy Framework for Adaptation to Climate Change
- Southeast Florida's Resilient Water Resources: Adaptation to Sea Level Rise and Other Impacts of Climate Change
- Improving the Resilience of a Municipal Water Utility Against the Likely Impacts of Climate Change - A Case Study: City of Pompano Beach Water Utility
- ICCE White Paper, Adaptation and Mitigation of Climate Change Impacts:South Florida on the Front Lines
Highlights:
ICCE Newsletter - February 2, 2010Florida's Wildlife: On the Front Line of Climate Change Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Report on October 2008 Summit
Climate Change Links:
- Florida Energy Climate Commission
- My Florida Climate
- Florida Climate Change Resources
- Florida Climate Change Conference Summary
At the forefront of developing mitigation and adaptation strategies, the CCATF serves as an advisory board to provide climate change-related technical assistance and advice to the Board of County Commissioners.
April 2008 Report and Recommendations