The New York City Panel on Climate Change (NPCC) was first convened in 2008 with a mandate to provide an authoritative and actionable source of scientific information on future climate change and its potential impacts for New York City.
The NPCC and the New York City Climate Change Adaptation Taskforce were formally institutionalized in 2012 by Local Law 42. This action was taken to prepare for and mitigate the expected impact of climate change on New York City’s communities, vulnerable populations, public health, natural systems, critical infrastructure, buildings and the economy, and to help fulfill the goals of PlaNYC and amplify the efforts of the New York City Climate Protection Act (Local Law No. 22 of 2008).
The NPCC delivers on this responsibility by publishing periodic assessment reports that synthesize several years of climate change research and analysis for use by the City and other NYC stakeholders. These assessment reports are an integral component of the City’s broader climate adaptation and mitigation program.
The first NPCC Report introduced risk management frameworks for the city and region via flexible adaptation pathways. NPCC2 developed climate projections of record that were embedded in the City of New York resilience programs and regulations. NPCC3 introduced the concept of “co-generation” to the assessment process. NPCC4 builds on and deepens these innovations.
- NYC Reports & Initiatives adapted from Table 2.3:
Nguyen, Khai Hoan. 2023. Urban adaptation and resilience planning for a changing climate: a study of New York City. PhD Dissertation. Department of Geography, Rutgers University. https://rucore.libraries.rutgers.edu/rutgers-lib/69136/. Additional information from the City of New York Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice ↩︎ - NPCC information from the New York Academy of Sciences ↩︎
- Local Law information from the New York City Council ↩︎