This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.
| Option from plan | Hazards Sort descending | Assets | Region | Source Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promote opportunities for controlled-environment agriculture (e.g., hydroponics, aquaculture) to increase local food production of food that is less energy and water intensive and protected from climate | Changing SeasonsDrought | Agriculture and Food SupplyEconomy | Southern Great Plains | City of San Antonio, TX: A Path for Climate Action & Adaptation (p. 48) |
| When discussing local food production, include people who know about the impact of heat and growing season changes on agriculture. | Changing Seasons | Agriculture and Food Supply | Southeast | Triangle Region, NC Regional Resilience Assessment (p. 202 (pdf p. 214)) |
| Maximize the use and availability of inexpensive hydroelectricity for indoor and other controlled environment food production. | Changing Seasons | Agriculture and Food Supply | Juneau's Changing Climate and Community Response (p. 36) | |
| Promote and support sustainable practices in all areas of the food system. The food economy is an integral contributor to the overall economic vitality of the City. | Drought | Agriculture and Food Supply | Southwest | Phoenix, AZ Climate Action Plan (p. 148) |
| Collaborate with community-based organizations to develop or expand urban greening and urban agriculture programs. Greenery and urban gardens can help manage stormwater and offer cooling benefits during | Extreme HeatFlooding – General | Agriculture and Food SupplyUrban Landscape and Tree Canopy | Southwest | Statewide Summary Report: California's Fourth Climate Change Assessment |
| Diversify food supply chains to prepare for potential impacts from changing seasons and extreme events. For example, support local food production by promoting new technologies, encouraging farmers to | High WindsSevere Winter WeatherWater QualityWildfireChanging SeasonsDroughtFlooding – CoastalFlooding – General | Agriculture and Food SupplyEconomy | Juneau's Changing Climate and Community Response (p. 34) | |
| Through policies or incentives, ensure the viability of neighborhood-based gardens that contribute to local food production and beneficial pollinator habitat. | Shifting Species, Habitats, and EcosystemsChanging SeasonsDrought | Agriculture and Food SupplyUrban Landscape and Tree CanopyNatural Areas and Wildlife | Southern Great Plains | City of San Antonio, TX: A Path for Climate Action & Adaptation (p. 48) |
| Educate on the importance of gardening and locally produced food. | Vector-Borne Disease | People | Northern Great Plains | Spearfish, SD Climate Resiliency Plan |
