America Adapts - The Climate Change Podcast

In the latest episode of America Adapts, Doug Parsons hosts Cameron Adams, a Knauss Marine Policy Fellow, in the office of Senator Chris Coons (Democrat) of Delaware. Cam is the primary author of a new bi-partisan bill that would create a position of Chief Resilience Officer, who would be responsible for developing a National Adaptation Plan. Cam shares the history of the legislation; why Congress should work with the Executive Branch on adaptation issues; its prospects for passage; the details of the legislation and his own experiences as an adaptation professional. Topics discussed: Why pass an adaptation bill? Do we need a national adaptation plan? Roles and responsibilities of a future Chief Resilience Officer Most climate policy is focused on mitigation Very few organizations providing expertise to Congress on the issue of adaptation. This needs to change. How a national adaptation plan would integrate the national climate assessment. What is policy durability? And why is it important for climate adapt