Preparing for Climate Change in New Mexico
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New Mexico 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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Climate Strategy - Initial Recommendations and Status Update | Emergency preparedness, Energy, Public health, Water resources | September 2019 |
| New Mexico State Wildlife Action Plan | Biodiversity and ecosystems, Land management and conservation, Wildlife | November 22, 2016 |
Local and Regional Plans
| Resource Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Central New Mexico Climate Change Scenario Planning Project and Long Range Metropolitan Transportation Plan | 2015 |
More Featured Resources
| Resource Name | Resource Category | Date |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Climate Risk Map | Data and tools | June 17, 2021 |
| A Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment for Biodiversity in New Mexico | Assessments | December 4, 2008 |
| The Impact of Climate Change on New Mexico's Water Supply and Ability to Manage Water Resources | Planning | July 2006 |
