In the latest episode of America Adapts, Doug Parsons hosts Cameron Adams, a Knauss Marine Policy Fellow, in the office of Senator Chris Coons (Democrat) of Delaware. Cam is the primary author of a new bi-partisan bill that would create a position of Chief Resilience Officer, who would be responsible for developing a National Adaptation Plan. Cam shares the history of the legislation; why Congress should work with the Executive Branch on adaptation issues; its prospects for passage; the details of the legislation and his own experiences as an adaptation professional. Topics discussed: Why pass an adaptation bill? Do we need a national adaptation plan? Roles and responsibilities of a future Chief Resilience Officer Most climate policy is focused on mitigation Very few organizations providing expertise to Congress on the issue of adaptation. This needs to change. How a national adaptation plan would integrate the national climate assessment. What is policy durability? And why is it important for climate adaptation. Working with the Executive branch on adaptation policy. Cam’s educational background that prepared him to write adaptation legislation. Donate to America Adapts Listen to America Adapts on your favorite app here! Facebook and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/americaadapts/ @usaadapts @ChrisCoons Donate to America Adapts Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Android Doug Parsons and Speaking Opportunities: If you are interested in having Doug speak at corporate and conference events, sharing his unique, expert perspective on adaptation in an entertaining and informative way, more information can be found here! Now on Spotify! List of Previous Guests on America Adapts Follow/listen to podcast on Apple Podcasts. Donate to America Adapts, we are now a tax deductible charitable organization! Links in episode: https://www.cassidy.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Coons%20Bill.pdf https://www.coons.senate.gov/ https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/590686-bipartisan-lawmakers-announce-climate-adaptation-bill https://www.cassidy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cassidy-coons-murkowski-unveil-landmark-bipartisan-climate-resilience-legislation https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-adams1/ https://seagrant.noaa.gov/Knauss-Fellowship-Program America Adapts was published in the Federal Reserve Newsletter! Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Strategies to Address Climate Change Risk in Low- and Moderate-income Communities - Volume 14, Issue 1 https://www.frbsf.org/community-development/publications/community-development-investment-review/2019/october/strategies-to-address-climate-change-low-moderate-income-communities/ Podcasts in the Classroom – Discussion guides now available for the latest episode of America Adapts. These guides can be used by educators at all levels. Check them out here! The 10 Best Sustainability Podcasts for Environmental Business Leaders https://us.anteagroup.com/news-events/blog/10-best-sustainability-podcasts-environmental-business-leaders The best climate change podcasts on The Climate Advisor http://theclimateadvisor.com/the-best-climate-change-podcasts/ 7 podcasts to learn more about climate change and how to fight it https://kinder.world/articles/you/7-podcasts-to-learn-more-about-climate-change-and-how-to-fight-it-19813 Directions on how to listen to America Adapts on Amazon Alexa https://youtu.be/949R8CRpUYU America Adapts also has its own app for your listening pleasure!  Just visit the App store on Apple or Google Play on Android and search “America Adapts.” Join the climate change adaptation movement by supporting America Adapts!  Please consider supporting this podcast by donating through America Adapts fiscal sponsor, the Social Good Fund. All donations are now tax deductible! For more information on this podcast, visit the website at http://www.americaadapts.org and don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.   Podcast Music produce by Richard Haitz Pr