Climate Change Adaptation

The Division of Coastal Resources Management is actively engaged in efforts to understand and adapt to climate change in the CNMI.  This includes studies of climate vulnerabilities within the CNMI, development of adaptation plans, ongoing leadership within the CNMI Climate Working Group, and data sharing collaborations throughout the Pacific Region.

Additional DCRM work related to climate change:

Saipan Vulnerability Assessment, 2015

Climate Vulnerability Assessment for the Islands of Rota and Tinian, 2015

2014 Beach Behavior Interactive Map

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