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Jennifer Jurado This session will discuss the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact agreed to by Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties in SE Florida, and their partnering with the South Florida Water Management District. The 5.6 million residents of the four counties exceed the population of 30 states and represent 30 percent of Florida’s population, and are situated in one of the nation’s areas most vulnerable to climate change. The session will detail the Regional Climate Change Compact’s objectives, its accomplishments to date and the ongoing development of a regional climate action plan.
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The Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact
The Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact
Jennifer Jurado, Ph.D., Director Broward County
Natural Resources Planning and Management Division
Presented to: Florida APA
September 8, 2011
Jennifer Jurado, Ph.D., Director Broward County
Natural Resources Planning and Management Division
Presented to: Florida APA
September 8, 2011
OverviewOverview
Background Elements of the Compact Compact Implementation Next Steps
Background Elements of the Compact Compact Implementation Next Steps
Characteristics Across BordersCharacteristics Across Borders
Low lying coastal community
Tourist-based economy Natural resources of
national significance Everglades ecosystem Biscayne National
Park Coral reefs including
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Common airshed, watershed, and climate
Regional transportation system
Low lying coastal community
Tourist-based economy Natural resources of
national significance Everglades ecosystem Biscayne National
Park Coral reefs including
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Common airshed, watershed, and climate
Regional transportation system
Common Region/Different Approaches
e.g. Vulnerability Analysis
Common Region/Different Approaches
e.g. Vulnerability Analysis
Miami-Dade• Impacts reviewed based on land
elevation• 1, 2 and 4 foot scenarios used
Broward• Impacts reviewed for tidal
area• 1, 2 and 3 foot scenarios
used
Common Region/Different Approaches
e.g. Sea level Rise Projections
Common Region/Different Approaches
e.g. Sea level Rise Projections
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Increasing Uncertainty
2030
2050
Key West Sea Level
Broward CCTF Science and Technical Subcommittee Projection (2009)
Miami-Dade CCATF Projection (2008)
SFWMD Projection for 2060
UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (June 2009)
2060
2100
• 300 participants
•Elected officials• Federal• State• County• Municipal
• 34 municipalities
• Members of green teams & task forces
Coordination of a Summit
http://www.broward.org/ClimateChange/Pages/SummitResources.aspx
Water Resources and Climate Change
Water Resources and Climate Change
Red zones indicate high vulnerability to sea level rise.
U.S. Drought Monitor
Extreme WeatherDrought Conditions Extreme Weather
Drought Conditions
4 droughts in last decade
Threatened Potable Water Supplies
Threatened Potable Water Supplies
Saltwater intrusion into the
aquifer
Saltwater intrusion into the
aquifer
Regional drought
Broward Water Resources and Climate Change
Broward Water Resources and Climate Change
Physical characteristics and vulnerabilities Flat topography
Low lying Unconfined aquifer Dense urban population
Physical characteristics and vulnerabilities Flat topography
Low lying Unconfined aquifer Dense urban population
Extreme Storm Events Extreme Storm Events Extreme Storm Events Extreme Storm Events
Hurricane Intensity ↑Hurricane Intensity ↑ Tropical cyclones Tropical cyclones Storm Frequency ↓Storm Frequency ↓ Storm-related Rainfall ↑Storm-related Rainfall ↑
Hurricane Intensity ↑Hurricane Intensity ↑ Tropical cyclones Tropical cyclones Storm Frequency ↓Storm Frequency ↓ Storm-related Rainfall ↑Storm-related Rainfall ↑
http://geology.com/hurricanes/named-hurricane-fran.gif
8-16 inches rainfall8-16 inches rainfall
Photo: Sun Sentinel
Extreme Weather Rain Events
Extreme Weather Rain Events
Tidal Flooding Tidal Flooding
•Isle of Capri Drive
•Coral Way
•Las Olas Isles
8 inches above average high tide
Tidal FloodingTidal Flooding
Tidal FloodingTidal Flooding
Regional Summit Program
Exhibits by sponsors Presentations by national experts
Panels on climate change initiatives Panel on how to move forward regionally
Summit DeliverableSE Florida Regional Climate
Change Compact
Summit DeliverableSE Florida Regional Climate
Change Compact Adoption by the four County Commissions finalized by
unanimous votes – January 2010 Compact Commitments
Develop and further federal and state policies Convene a Regional Climate Team Develop a Regional Climate Change
Action Plan Regional Baselines Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies
Host Annual Climate Summit
Adoption by the four County Commissions finalized by unanimous votes – January 2010
Compact Commitments Develop and further federal and state policies Convene a Regional Climate Team Develop a Regional Climate Change
Action Plan Regional Baselines Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies
Host Annual Climate Summit
Compact Steering Committeeand Collaborating Partners
Compact Steering Committeeand Collaborating Partners
GHG Work GroupGHG Work Group
Cooperative Data Collection
Summary for years 2005-2008
Regional comparative analysis of emissions
Create a baseline for planning efforts
Cooperative Data Collection
Summary for years 2005-2008
Regional comparative analysis of emissions
Create a baseline for planning efforts
Regional GHG Emissions Regional GHG Emissions InventoryInventory
Vulnerability Work GroupVulnerability Work Group
Advances in the regional vulnerability analysis Completion of the digital
elevation modeling
Agreement on assessment intervals (1, 2, and 3 feet)
Prioritization of infrastructure for analysis
Tested application of protocol by Broward
Regional presentations
Agreed upon refinements
Advances in the regional vulnerability analysis Completion of the digital
elevation modeling
Agreement on assessment intervals (1, 2, and 3 feet)
Prioritization of infrastructure for analysis
Tested application of protocol by Broward
Regional presentations
Agreed upon refinements
Regional Vulnerability Regional Vulnerability AssessmentAssessment
Sea Level Rise Work GroupSea Level Rise Work Group
Unified Sea Level Rise Projection
Unified Sea Level Rise Projection
Regional Policy Coordination and Advocacy
Regional Policy Coordination and Advocacy
“…study, define and designate
several “Adaptation Action
Areas” which are at-risk,
multi-county, regions of the
country, uniquely vulnerable
and significantly impacted by
rising sea level.”
“…study, define and designate
several “Adaptation Action
Areas” which are at-risk,
multi-county, regions of the
country, uniquely vulnerable
and significantly impacted by
rising sea level.”
2011 Community Planning Act“Adaptation Action Areas”
Regional Compact Work Groups
Regional Compact Work Groups
Built Environment, Transportation, and Land and Natural Systems Workgroups
Focus on areas where regional approach enhances efficiency and effectiveness
Common Themes: Priority Planning / Adaptation Action Areas Water resources and drainage Energy use, production, and distribution Hazard mitigation Economic development Everglades restoration Outreach and Education
Built Environment, Transportation, and Land and Natural Systems Workgroups
Focus on areas where regional approach enhances efficiency and effectiveness
Common Themes: Priority Planning / Adaptation Action Areas Water resources and drainage Energy use, production, and distribution Hazard mitigation Economic development Everglades restoration Outreach and Education
Next StepsNext Steps
September 2011 - Finalize priority recommendations
December 8-9, 2011 - Present recommendations at 3rd Annual Summit
February 2012 – Finalize and seek adoption of regional action plan
Action Plan Implementation Compact Expansion
September 2011 - Finalize priority recommendations
December 8-9, 2011 - Present recommendations at 3rd Annual Summit
February 2012 – Finalize and seek adoption of regional action plan
Action Plan Implementation Compact Expansion
Questions?Questions?
