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Natural Systems

NS-01: Foster public awareness

Foster public awareness of the impacts of climate change on the region’s natural systems and ecosystem services.

Conduct public opinion research of various stakeholders’ values to effectively communicate how they will be affected by climate change (e.g., impacts on natural systems that could create problems for health, wellness, and outdoor recreation).

Develop local communications strategies around climate impacts on ecological sites that have community recognition or significance.

Develop and share regional communication materials about the regional ecosystem services affected by climate change. Flexible materials could include:

  1. Webinars
  2. Presentations
  3. Flyers

Partner with local governments, NGOs, universities, libraries, faith-based organizations, and community groups to disseminate local and regional natural systems messages.

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