Although mitigating GHGs today will help limit the effects of global climate change, we are already experiencing increased frequency and severity of storms, drought, and extreme heat.
University administrators plan to develop adaptation and resilience strategies to bolster Wake Forest’s preparedness for current and future climate change-induced threats to infrastructure and human health. Climate-related risks to the institution will be assessed and informed by research and community input. A comprehensive report outlining top climate hazards, existing and future strengths, and vulnerabilities to Wake Forest will be generated with priority actions identified to bolster resilience.
As mitigation and adaptation are both critically important to creating a livable future, the resulting Climate Resilience & Adaptation Plan will be a complementary component to the university’s Climate Action Plan.