Preparing for Climate Change in South Carolina
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South Carolina 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 |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina Disaster Relief and Resilience Act | Law and Governance | September 29, 2020 |
State Agency Plans
| Resource Name | Sector(s) Covered | Date |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina Hazard Mitigation Plan - 2018 Update | Coastal, Land use and built environment, Tourism and recreation | October 2018 |
Local and Regional Plans
| Resource Name | Date |
|---|---|
| City of Charleston, South Carolina Comprehensive Plan 2021 | October 12, 2021 |
| Sea Level Rise Strategy for Charleston, South Carolina | December 2015 |
More Featured Resources
| Resource Name | Resource Category | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Change Impacts to Natural Resources in South Carolina | Assessments | 2013 |
| Adapting to Shoreline Change: A Foundation for Improved Management and Planning in South Carolina | Planning | April 2010 |
