Preparing for Climate Change in Kentucky
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Kentucky has not developed a statewide adaptation plan. Other resources from the Adaptation Clearinghouse, which have been developed by the state and localities to help communities prepare for climate change, are highlighted below.
The Georgetown Climate Center’s State Adaptation Progress Tracker, which tracks the progress states are making in preparing for the impacts of climate change, was supported by the MacArthur Foundation.
State Agency Plans
| Resource Name | Sector(s) Covered | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Action Plan to Respond to Climate Change in Kentucky: A Strategy of Resilience (KY Wildlife Action Plan) | Biodiversity and ecosystems, Fish and fisheries, Wildlife | 2010 |
Local and Regional Plans
| Resource Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Louisville Urban Heat Management Study | April 2016 |
| Louisville Urban Tree Canopy Assessment | March 1, 2015 |
