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NPCC4: Climate risk and equity-advancing knowledge toward a sustainable future | Introduction.
Deborah Balk1,2, Christian Braneon2,3,4, Robin Leichenko5
1Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, Baruch College, New York City, New York, USA.
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
|June 26, 2024
Summary
This report introduces the fourth Nationalాతీయ Climate Assessment (NPCC4), emphasizing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) in its assessment process. It details NPCC4
Area of Science:
- Climate science
- Environmental justice
- Policy assessment
Background:
- Overview of previous National Climate Assessment (NPCC) reports.
- Contextualization of NPCC4's commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI).
- Introduction to the NPCC4 assessment process and its methodologies.
Discussion:
- Focus on the integration of JEDI principles throughout the NPCC4 assessment.
- Explanation of sustained assessment methods employed in NPCC4.
- Detailed scope and structure of the forthcoming NPCC4 chapters.
Key Insights:
- NPCC4 explicitly incorporates JEDI considerations into its scientific assessments.
- The assessment process in NPCC4 features enhanced emphasis on sustained evaluation.
- A comprehensive framework for understanding climate impacts and policy is presented.
Outlook:
- Anticipation of NPCC4 chapters detailing specific climate impacts and regional considerations.
- Expectation of actionable insights for climate adaptation and mitigation strategies.
- Guidance for future climate assessments and policy development.
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