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Appendix E Climate Change Adaptation Policy and Funding The climate change adaptation policy and funding landscape is constantly changing. At the time this report was written, the Clean Energy and Security Act was pass in the House, multiple Senate versions of similar legislation has been proposed. Here we review the significant climate change and natural resources legislation as well as the implications for regional coordination, funding for state and federal agencies and future support for adaptation efforts. For more information please visit: http: / /www.defenders.org /resources /publications/ policy and legislation /american clean energy and securi , act.pdf. American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 The House Energy and Commerce Committee have approved comprehensive energy and climate legislation, American Clean Energy & Security Act 2009 (H.R. 2454). The bill, introduced by Representatives Henry Waxman (D -CA) and Edward Markey (D -MA), moves America closer to increasing our energy security and tackling global warming and also works to address the impacts of global climate change on wildlife and natural resources. The bill provides one percent of revenues from a cap and trade system to domestic natural resource adaptation over the next 10 years and increases the allocation to four percent by 2027. Ultimately, significantly more dedicated funding (5% of total allowance value from the bill) will be needed to address the impacts of global warming on our wildlife and natural resources. However the funding and language now in the bill will be absolutely critical to protect natural resources for people as well as fish and wildlife in an already warming world. Important sections Section 479. Purposes The purposes of this Act are to establish an integrated Federal program to protect, restore, and conserve the Nation's natural resources in the face of climate change and ocean acidification and to provide financial support and incentives for programs, strategies, and activities that further these goals. Section 472. Natural Resources Climate Change Adaptation Policy Establishes the policy of the Federal government, in cooperation with State and local governments, Tribes, and other stakeholders to protect, restore, and conserve natural resources to enable them to become more resilient, adapt to, and withstand the impacts of climate change and ocean acidification. Section 475. Natural Resources Climate Change Adaptation Panel Establishes the Natural Resources Climate Change Adaptation Panel, which must be created within 90 days of passage of this act, and serve as the forum for interagency consultation and coordination of the development and implementation of the national strategy. Led by CEQ the Panel consists of the head, or designee, of NOAA, Forest Service, National Park Service, US Fish & Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, US Geological Survey, Bureau of Reclamation, and Bureau of Indian Affairs, and other Federal agencies with jurisdiction over natural resources. Appendix E 203