Fellow Project: Mapping Climate Change Vulnerability of Rangelands in the West Using Social-Ecological Indicators
Learn about the research of Lauren Hunt, a 2019 Science to Action Fellow.
Fellow Information
- Lauren Hunt, Boise State University
- Fellowship: 2019 Science to Action Fellow
- Mentor: Laura Thompson, National CASC
Project Summary
As a fellow, Lauren will develop a novel vulnerability mapping tool to inform policy and improve climate change adaptation in the West. Such a map will reveal ecosystem and community vulnerabilities to help policy-makers prioritize their efforts. Lauren will use publicly available data, social-ecological science, and data science training to develop a publicly-available, web-based, and interactive product. Lauren’s work will focus on building adaptation capacity and understanding climate vulnerability. Lauren plans to publish the products of this research, including interactive maps and datasets, on the Climate Registry for the Assessment of Vulnerability as a web-based community resource.
Products
Learn about the research of Lauren Hunt, a 2019 Science to Action Fellow.
Fellow Information
- Lauren Hunt, Boise State University
- Fellowship: 2019 Science to Action Fellow
- Mentor: Laura Thompson, National CASC
Project Summary
As a fellow, Lauren will develop a novel vulnerability mapping tool to inform policy and improve climate change adaptation in the West. Such a map will reveal ecosystem and community vulnerabilities to help policy-makers prioritize their efforts. Lauren will use publicly available data, social-ecological science, and data science training to develop a publicly-available, web-based, and interactive product. Lauren’s work will focus on building adaptation capacity and understanding climate vulnerability. Lauren plans to publish the products of this research, including interactive maps and datasets, on the Climate Registry for the Assessment of Vulnerability as a web-based community resource.