The Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) brings together the resources and expertise of thirteen departments and agencies of the U.S. Government into a common management structure in support of research on climate and global change. This combined approach enables the U.S. Government to put forth an unprecedented effort to address the challenges and answer the questions posed by these issues. This
document describes a research strategy for developing improved knowledge of climate variability and change and the potential impacts
on our environment and our lives. It also provides for the development of resources and tools that will empower policy-makers with the knowledge necessary for making informed decisions that will benefit our Nation and the world.