Preparing for Climate Change in Louisiana
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Louisiana 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 Law and Policy
| Resource Name | Resource Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Executive Order Number JBE 2020-19 on Coastal Resilience | Law and Governance | August 19, 2020 |
| Louisiana Watershed Initiative | Planning | August 15, 2018 |
State Agency Plans
| Resource Name | Sector(s) Covered | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana 2017 Coastal Master Plan | Biodiversity and ecosystems, Coastal, Cultural resources, Fish and fisheries, Land management and conservation, Land use and built environment, Tourism and recreation, Frontline Communities, Wildlife | June 2, 2017 |
| Louisiana's 2012 Coastal Master Plan | Agriculture and food, Biodiversity and ecosystems, Coastal, Fish and fisheries, Land management and conservation, Frontline Communities, Water resources | May 22, 2012 |
Local and Regional Plans
More Featured Resources
| Resource Name | Resource Category | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Climate Action Plan | Planning | February 1, 2022 |
| Louisiana Strategic Adaptations for Future Environments (LA SAFE) | Solutions | 2018 |
| Louisiana Coastal Hazard Mitigation Guidebook | Planning | May 2008 |
| Louisiana Resiliency Assistance Program | Funding | |
| Louisiana's Comprehensive Master Plan for a Sustainable Coast - Integrated Ecosystem Restoration and Hurricane Protection | Planning | 2007 |
