Department of Defense's 2021 Federal Climate Adaptation Plan

The Department of Defense's 2021 Federal Climate Adaptation Plan is a national cross-sectoral action plan of the United States. Its strategic outcomes include climate change considerations and impacts included in all relevant and applicable the Department of Defense decisions; an agile force, trained and equipped to operate effectively in all anticipated climatic conditions; built and natural infrastructure necessary for successful mission preparedness, military readiness, and operational success in changing conditions; uninterrupted access to key supplies, materials, chemicals, and services; reduce adaptation costs and build unity of purpose through meaningful engagement with the Department of Defense stakeholders. The Plan’s lines of effort include: climate-informed decision-making; train and equip a climate-ready force; resilient built and natural infrastructure; supply chain resilience and innovation; and enhance adaptation and resilience through collaboration.