Sustainable Development Goals and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Introduction
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is a transformational opportunity to make an impact against the climate crisis across the country through multiple funding opportunities. It provides nearly $3 billion for NOAA to take action over 5 years in the areas of habitat restoration, coastal resilience, and weather forecasting infrastructure. NOAA will address climate risks and key impact areas, including floods, fire, drought, and extreme heat, and will build resilience in marine and coastal regions. These targeted investments will be scalable and responsive to societal needs for climate information and support and leverage partnerships. A significant portion of the funds will be issued through competitive grants to organizations to do on-the-ground work around the country.
Funding Opportunities
- $904 million: Supporting a whole-of-government effort to address the climate crisis by getting critical information in the hands of decision-makers.
- $1.467 billion: Helping coastal communities build the future they want to see. Investing in high-impact natural infrastructure projects that build coastal resilience, create jobs, store carbon, and restore habitat.
- $592 million: Advancing complementary efforts to support environmental stewardship and promote community economic development.
Additional Resources
Interactive Map of NOAA BIL Investments
Conclusion
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides significant funding opportunities for NOAA to address climate risks and promote sustainable development. By investing in habitat restoration, coastal resilience, and weather forecasting infrastructure, NOAA aims to build resilience in marine and coastal regions and support decision-makers with critical climate information. These initiatives align with the Sustainable Development Goals and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
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SDGs Addressed or Connected to the Issues Highlighted in the Article:
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 14: Life Below Water
- SDG 15: Life on Land
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Specific Targets Based on the Article’s Content:
- SDG 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters
- SDG 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning
- SDG 14.2: Sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems
- SDG 15.1: Ensure the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems
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Indicators Mentioned or Implied in the Article:
- Investments in habitat restoration, coastal resilience, and weather forecasting infrastructure
- Addressing climate risks and key impact areas, including floods, fire, drought, and extreme heat
- Building resilience in marine and coastal regions
- Supporting a whole-of-government effort to address the climate crisis
- Investing in high-impact natural infrastructure projects that build coastal resilience, create jobs, store carbon, and restore habitat
- Advancing complementary efforts to support environmental stewardship and promote community economic development
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Table
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 13: Climate Action | 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning |
– Investments in habitat restoration, coastal resilience, and weather forecasting infrastructure – Addressing climate risks and key impact areas, including floods, fire, drought, and extreme heat |
| SDG 14: Life Below Water | 14.2: Sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems | – Building resilience in marine and coastal regions |
| SDG 15: Life on Land | 15.1: Ensure the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems | – Investing in high-impact natural infrastructure projects that build coastal resilience, create jobs, store carbon, and restore habitat – Advancing complementary efforts to support environmental stewardship and promote community economic development |
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