Policy Program
Toward an Integrated Approach to Water
This study synthesizes the results from three previous AMS Policy Program studies on water.
Options to Reduce the Consequences of Climate Change
Options to reduce the consequences of climate change generally fall into four broad categories: 1) mitigation—efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; 2) adaptation—increasing society’s capacity to cope with changes in climate; 3) geoengineering or Earth manipulation—additional, deliberate intervention in the Earth system that tries to counteract some of the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions; and 4) pursuit of additional knowledge—efforts to understand more about the climate system, our impact on it, the consequences, or the response options themselves.
New Minds for New Science: The Forecast for Work in the Weather, Water, and Climate Enterprise
Work helps define our lives and the society we live in. This AMS Policy Program study examines workforce influences and needs for the weather, water and climate enterprise.
Making Communities Stronger and More Secure
This study identifies opportunities for strengthening communities with respect to weather, water, and climate.
How Trustworthy Are Scientific Assessments of Climate Change?
Scientific evidence relating to the climate system and the impact that people might be having on it spans dozens of fields of study and includes work from tens of thousands of individual scientists. The evidence comes from decades of intensive research and is based on observations, field and laboratory experiments, and model simulations.
This memo considers best practices in the assessment process, compares best practices with recent high-profile climate assessments, and identifies overarching scientific conclusions.
Climate Change in 7 Minutes
Video: Paul Higgins on the basics of climate change from his appearance on 24 Hours of Climate Reality.
- Toward an Integrated Approach to Water
- Options to Reduce the Consequences of Climate Change
- New Minds for New Science: The Forecast for Work in the Weather, Water, and Climate Enterprise
- Making Communities Stronger and More Secure
- How Trustworthy Are Scientific Assessments of Climate Change?
- Climate Change in 7 Minutes
About the Policy Program
The Policy Program promotes understanding and use of science and services relating to weather, water, and climate. Our goal is to help the nation, and the world, avoid risks and realize opportunities associated with the Earth system.
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Whether you're new to the policy process or looking to brush up we can help you figure out the landscape.
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If you're looking for opportunities to engage the policy process, we've got a few opportunities to help get you on your way.
Stay Informed
Keep up on the latest policy developments and activities though our studies, Hill briefings, and engagement activities.
News and Announcements
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- Toward an Integrated Approach to Water
This study synthesizes the results from three previous AMS Policy Program studies on water.
- Policy Program Briefs
Short video introductions to key topics in science and policy.
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- Options to Reduce the Consequences of Climate Change
Options to reduce the consequences of climate change generally fall into four broad categories: 1) mitigation—efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; 2) adaptation—increasing society’s capacity to cope with changes in climate; 3) geoengineering or Earth manipulation—additional, deliberate intervention in the Earth system that tries to counteract some of the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions; and 4) pursuit of additional knowledge—efforts to understand more about the climate system, our impact on it, the consequences, or the response options themselves.
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- New Minds for New Science: The Forecast for Work in the Weather, Water, and Climate Enterprise
Work helps define our lives and the society we live in. This AMS Policy Program study examines workforce influences and needs for the weather, water and climate enterprise.
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- Making Communities Stronger and More Secure
This study identifies opportunities for strengthening communities with respect to weather, water, and climate.
- 1 October 2019
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- How Trustworthy Are Scientific Assessments of Climate Change?
Scientific evidence relating to the climate system and the impact that people might be having on it spans dozens of fields of study and includes work from tens of thousands of individual scientists. The evidence comes from decades of intensive research and is based on observations, field and laboratory experiments, and model simulations.
This memo considers best practices in the assessment process, compares best practices with recent high-profile climate assessments, and identifies overarching scientific conclusions.
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- Climate Change in 7 Minutes
Video: Paul Higgins on the basics of climate change from his appearance on 24 Hours of Climate Reality.