FAIRBANKS - Gov. Bill Walker signed an administrative order Tuesday creating the Alaska Climate Change Strategy as well as forming a leadership team to address climate change in Alaska.
The order also calls for state departments to review previous work on climate change and identify immediate responses they can take.
Walker said the time was now to take a stand against climate change.
"Alaskans should be at the forefront of innovation and response," Walker said. "In addition to developing solutions that ensure community and economic resilience while mitigating environmental harm, we must also engage with national and international partners to strengthen Alaska's voice in global decision-making."
