Climate Change Vulnerability Index: Species

This tool gives land managers a way to apply readily available information about plant and animal species’ exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity to predict their relative vulnerability to climate change. Users can choose between an online version and a downloadable spreadsheet-based workbook.

The site offers guidelines with comprehensive instructions and explanations. Calculating the index can help managers assess the relative risk of species listed in State Wildlife Action Plans or those undergoing Species Status Assessments.