POLICY 34: Climate adaptation
This policy states:
Support integration of climate adaptation measures into development to prepare for current and projected climate impacts on our region, as required in the Metropolitan Land Planning Act (Minn. Stat. §473.859). (Met Council/Local Government)
Actions
(Met Council) or (Local Government) or (Met Council/Local Government) are tags indicating responsibility for implementing the activity.
Adopt adaptation measures to reduce the effects of extreme heat, localized flooding, and other potential climate hazards. (Met Council/Local Government)
Prioritize water conservation practices such as wastewater and stormwater reuse in development and redevelopment projects. (Met Council/Local Government)
Provide incentives for projects integrating climate adaptation solutions, to encourage wider adoption. (Met Council)
Establish clear performance criteria to measure and evaluate the success of adaptation projects, guiding program improvements and funding priorities. (Met Council)
Prioritize planning practices that support nature as a climate adaptation solution to build local resilience to potential climate impacts. Nature-based solutions are sustainable approaches that utilize natural ecosystems and biodiversity to address various environmental, social, and economic challenges. (Met Council/Local Government)
Identify human, built, and natural vulnerabilities to climate change, and prioritize adaptation solutions to enhance local resilience. (Met Council/Local Government)
Develop policies and strategies to address human, built, and social vulnerabilities at the local level. (Met Council/Local Government)