The objective of the National Climate Assessment is to provide information and reports in the context of a continuing, inclusive national process that will: 

1. Synthesize relevant science and information 
2. Increase understanding of what is known and not known 
3. Identify needs for information related to preparing for climate variability and change and reducing climate impacts and vulnerability;
4. Evaluate progress of adaptation and mitigation activities 
5. Inform science priorities 
6. Build assessment capacity in regions and sectors
7. Build societal understanding and skilled use of Assessment findings
8. Recognize the global and international context of climate trends and connections between climate risk and impacts in the United States and elsewhere.