ACCAP’s name change emphasizes focus on preparedness

The Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy is now the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Preparedness. The single word shift from policy to preparedness better represents the work ACCAP has been doing in Alaska for nearly two decades. New name, same meaningful role working to build healthy and thriving Alaska communities, economies, and ecosystems in a changing climate. 

Preparedness is at the core of our research, engagement, and communication efforts. ACCAP’s approach empowers individuals and communities across Alaska to make sound decisions based on realistic assessments of conditions, extreme weather events, and other climate-related hazards. This emphasis on preparedness ultimately saves lives and money. 

Moving forward, the ACCAP team will continue to engage in partnerships that meet local, regional, and state-wide needs related to extreme weather events, resilience, and preparedness. We will keep prioritizing authentic relationships and collaborations between researchers, practitioners, and communities at every stage of our research and engagement processes. We are committed to co-producing actionable science that communities and state managers can use in planning and decision making.