; (J) increasing ocean temperatures and acidification; (K) altered patterns of rain, snow, runoff, and streamflow; and (L) habitat loss, degradation, fragmentation, and movement; and (3) the Federal Government should provide leadership in preparing for and responding to the effects described in paragraph (2) to ensure that present and future generations continue to receive the benefits of the abundant and diverse fish, wildlife, and plant resources of the United States. (b) Purposes The purpose of this Act is to establish an integrated national approach— (1) to respond to ongoing and expected effects of extreme weather and climate change by protecting, managing, and conserving the fish, wildlife, and plants of the United States; and (2) to maximize Government efficiency and reduce costs, in cooperation with State, local, and Tribal Governments and other entities. (c) National fish, wildlife, and plants climate change adaptation policy It is the policy of the Federal Government, in cooperation with State and local governments, Indian Tribes, and other interested stakeholders to evaluate and reduce the increased risks and vulnerabilities associated with climate change and extreme weather events, and to use all practicable means to protect, manage, and conserve healthy, diverse, and productive fish, wildlife, and plant populations. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Adaptation The term adaptation means— (A) the process of adjustment to actual or expected climate and the effects of climate change