What we did
The Hudson Valley Regional Council (HVRC), a regional government entity that works with local governments in the Hudson Valley region of New York state, contracted with ICLEI USA to support local governments in the counties of Dutchess and Westchester in creating climate vulnerability assessments and adaptation plans. These planning documents are being submitted to New York State’s Climate Smart Communities (CSC) program for review and approval.
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How we tracked
Participating local governments completed climate vulnerability assessments and adaptation plans
Assessments and plans receive certifications from the New York state Climate Smart Communities (CSC) program
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What we achieved
ICLEI USA created template materials and workplans for the local governments to follow when creating their climate vulnerability assessments and adaptation plans. ICLEI USA also provided training in the form of a full-day workshop on plan development, equitable community engagement, and local climate-related hazards.
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