Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center

Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center Type: Government Parent organization: U.S. Geological Survey Employees: Executive: Mari-Vaughn Johnson, Regional Administrator Budget: Address: 2525 Correa Rd, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA (University of Hawai'i at Mānoa) Website: https://pi-casc.soest.hawaii.edu Creation Legislation: Wikipedia: Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center

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Mission Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center (PI-CASC) supports sustainability and climate adaptation in Pacific communities by providing access to actionable science for natural and cultural resource managers. It aims to enhance the resilience of environments and cultures against climate change impacts.

Services Research; Education; Community Engagement; Technical Support

Regulations

Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center (PI-CASC) is one of nine regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers managed by the U.S. Geological Survey, dedicated to providing scientific support for climate adaptation across Hawai'i and the U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands.

PI-CASC collaborates with a consortium including the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, the University of Hawai'i at Hilo, and the University of Guam.

Official Site

Mission

PI-CASC's mission is to deliver actionable climate science to assist resource managers in adapting to climate change impacts across the Pacific Basin. This includes research on water resources, coastal hazards, native species, and ecosystem management, tailored to the unique challenges of island ecosystems.

Parent organization

PI-CASC is hosted by the U.S. Geological Survey, part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, which conducts research to support the management of natural resources.

Legislation

The creation of PI-CASC is under the broader mandate of the U.S. Geological Survey, but specific legislation isn't detailed in the search results.

Number of employees

The number of employees is not specified in the search results.

Organization structure

The structure of PI-CASC includes:

• Regional Administrator who oversees the center's activities.
• University Leads from host and consortium universities.
• Research Scientists focusing on climate impacts and adaptation strategies.
• Community and Cultural Liaisons to work with local and indigenous communities.

List of programs

• PI-CASC Graduate Scholars Program
• Management Climate Corps (MCC)
• Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
• Pacific RISCC (Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change)

Last total enacted budget

The specific budget for PI-CASC is not provided in the search results.

Leader

Mari-Vaughn Johnson serves as the Regional Administrator for PI-CASC.

Services provided

PI-CASC provides scientific research, educational resources, community engagement, and technical support for climate adaptation. They emphasize collaborative research with local stakeholders, including indigenous knowledge in their science, and work on projects ranging from coral reef health to drought management.

Regulations overseen

PI-CASC does not oversee regulations but aids in their implementation through scientific research and advice.

Headquarters address

2525 Correa Rd, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA (University of Hawai'i at Mānoa)

Website

https://pi-casc.soest.hawaii.edu

Wikipedia article

There is no specific Wikipedia article for the Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center; it might be mentioned under "Climate Adaptation Science Centers" or "U.S. Geological Survey."