Regional Summary Report

NERA Regional Summary Report
Key Elements

(as outlined by NAST)

Draft Framework
1 November 1999

Executive Summary

* Findings and Recommendations

Introduction

* The Region and the Regional Process
* The Nation and the National Assessment Process
* Goals of this Report

The Region: Past, Present, and Future

* Description of the region (including socio-economics)
* Current Stresses and Likely Futures Without Climate Change
* Regional Historical Perspective (climate and socioeconomic) (general)
* Potential Futures (climate and socioeconomic) (general)
* Choice of topics/sectors for this assessment (what, why, how)

Consequences, Challenges, and Opportunities

For each key issue/sector include:

* Current Status and Stresses
* Role/Impact of Climate Variability and Change (past and future) potential environmental, economic, and societal impacts
* Response/Coping/Adaptation Options
* Information and Research Needs

Repeat above elements for each key sector/issue

Planning for the 21st Century (Where do we go from here?)

* What Activities Are Important for this Region?
* Summary of Information and Research Needs

Appendices (suggested/optional)

* Partners and Participants
* Assessment Approach and Methodology
* Communication, Outreach, and Education Efforts
* Lessons Learned from this Assessment Effort
* National Assessment Boilerplate