Climate Change Program Office (CCPO)

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/07/2009 - 21:20

Artcile from USDAThe Climate Change Program Office (CCPO)
operates within the Office of the Chief Economist and functions as the
Department-wide coordinator of agriculture, rural and forestry-related
global change program and policy issues facing USDA. The Office ensures
that USDA is a source of objective, analytical assessments of the
effects of climate change and proposed response strategies.

The Office also serves as USDA's focal point for climate change issues
and is responsible for coordinating activities with other Federal
agencies, interacting with the legislative branch on climate change
issues affecting agriculture and forestry, and representing USDA on
U.S. delegations to international climate change discussions.

July 22, 2009 A Preliminary Analysis of the Effects of HR 2454 on U.S. Agriculture

Aug 27, 2008 Report on Agriculture and Forestry Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Carbon Sequestration Trends Released

Aug 06, 2008 USDA Seeks Public Comment on Strategic Plan for Climate Change Research, Education, and Extension

May 27, 2008 U.S.
Climate Change Science Program Releases Report on the Effects of
Climate Change on Agriculture, Land and Water Resources and Biodiversity

Feb 5-6, 2008 CERSAP Meeting

Jan 18, 2008 The Committee for the
Expert Review of Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.3 (CERSAP) will meet February 5-6, 2008 in Washington, DC.
Agenda

Nov 28, 2007
CERSAP Teleconference to be held on Friday December 7th.

Oct 26, 2007 The public comment period for SAP 4.3 has ended.

Sep 11, 2007 Public
comment period opens for SAP 4.3, The Effects of Climate Change on
Agriculture, Land Resources, Water Resources, and Biodiversity.

Jun 4, 2007 Expert Peer Review of Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.3

May 18, 2007 USDA Announces Members of the Committee for the Expert Review of SAP 4.3 (CERSAP)

Apr 10, 2007 Nomination Period for SAP 4.3 Reviewers has Ended