Executive Order 13653

Executive Order 13653 Preparing the United States for the Impacts of Climate Change was issued by President Barack Obama on November 1, 2013. EO 13653 is the Federal Government's response to the rising issue of climate change. It was issued in order to prepare the Nation for the impending impacts on the environment brought by climate change and to implement risk management strategies to lessen the harm done by these impacts on the Nation.

EO 13653 mandates that the Federal Government, as well stakeholders, must manage these risks with deliberate preparation, cooperation, and coordination in order to effectively improve climate preparedness and resilience. With preparedness and resilience come a safer economy, infrastructure, environment, and supply of natural resources - allowing the continuation of department and agency operations, services, and programs. Agencies are called on to promote open lines of sharing and communication throughout all levels of government, make both informed and strategic decisions, quickly adapt and adjust future plans when needed, and to effectively prepare for the future by planning.

Planning for the following Environmental Impacts:

• High Temperatures
• Heavy Downpours
• Permafrost Thawing
• Ocean Acidification
• Sea Level Rise

Sections

1. Policy
2. Modernizing Federal Programs to Support Climate Resilient Investment
3. Managing Lands and Waters for Climate Preparedness and Resilience
4. Providing Information, Data, and Tools for Climate Change Preparedness and Resilience
5. Federal Agency Planning for Climate Change Related Risk
6. Climate on Climate Preparedness and Resilience
7. State, Local, and Tribal Leaders Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience
8. Definitions
9. General Provision