Climate Migration
More information coming soon. Forum Co-Chairs Gabriela Boscio Santos, Sustainability Engagement Manager, Boston University LinkedIn Alex Papali, Political Director, Center for Economic Democracy LinkedIn Lauren Sampson, Staff Attorney, Lawyers for Civil Rights LinkedIn Speaker Agenda More information coming soon. Webinar Details Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST/UTC -5.00 ZOOM Webinar Login Information:…
Read MoreMarch 5, 2021: Think Globally, Act Locally: Municipalities Adapt to the Climate Crisis
Click to View the Final Agenda Scroll to the end of the page to view the webinar recording. National Perspective of Local Initiatives Click to View the PowerPoint Presentation – Baja Kristin Baja, Programs Director, Climate Resilience Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) State Programs Facilitating Local Action Click to View the PowerPoint Presentation – Angarone…
Read MoreThink Globally, Act Locally: Municipalities Adapt to the Climate Crisis
By definition, the climate crisis is a global problem. Its impacts, however, are felt much closer to home. When increased precipitation overwhelms our municipal infrastructure or when extreme heat threatens the health of our most vulnerable neighbors, we look to our municipal governments for solutions. Join the Climate Adaptation Forum to explore the role of…
Read MoreClimate Cocktails
Join the Climate Adaptation Forum community for Climate Cocktails! Get to know and connect with like-minded people over a drink or two and stir up some climate action! Climate Cocktails will be held using the virtual platform Zoom. Breakout rooms allow the organizers to randomly create small groups and facilitate better, more engaging conversation. Participants…
Read MoreCreating Connections: Resilience and Equity in Transportation
Transportation infrastructure is some of the most expensive to build and maintain, especially in the face of the climate crisis. Everything from public transportation to roads and bridges to the port are deeply impacted by sea level rise, extreme storms and even sweltering heat. Join the Climate Adaptation Forum as we explore initiatives around the…
Read MoreNovember 20, 2020: Creating Connections – Resilience and Equity in Transportation
Click to View the Final Agenda Scroll to the end of the page to view the webinar recording. Local motives: Local transportation & equity initiatives Click to View the PowerPoint Presentation – Persaud – 11-20-20 Heidy Persaud, Director of Transportation Equity CNT Click to View the PowerPoint Presentation – Shikany – 11-20-20 Ann Shikany, State…
Read MoreClimate Cocktails
Join the Climate Adaptation Forum community for Climate Cocktails! Get to know and connect with like-minded people over a drink or two and stir up some climate action! Climate Cocktails will be held using the virtual platform Zoom. Breakout rooms allow the organizers to randomly create small groups and facilitate better, more engaging conversation. Participants…
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2020: How We Decide to Get Serious About Climate Solutions: Politics, Communication, and Framing
Click to View the Final Agenda Release of the Sustainable Solutions Lab Report – Views that Matter: Race and Opinions on Climate Change of Boston Area Residents Click to View the PowerPoint Presentation – Views that Matter Race and Opinions on Climate Change of Boston Area Residents Lorena M. Estrada-Martinez, Ph.D., MPH Assistant Professor of Environment…
Read MoreHow We Decide to Get Serious about Climate Solutions: Politics, Communication, and Framing
Climate change has evolved into a hot-button, politically charged issue whether you are on the right or left. Communicating messages across audiences is challenging not only because the threat has been politicized but because climate change is often not seen as the emergency it is. Join the Climate Adaptation Forum and our panel of national…
Read MoreBuilding Resilience: Linking Covid-19 and Climate Change
Collaborating Partner John Snow, Inc. The Covid-19 pandemic is disrupting life unlike anything most of the world has ever seen. While there is little evidence that the pandemic is spreading more quickly because of climate change there are clear parallels between the two crises. Join the Environmental Business Council, the Sustainable Solutions Lab at the…
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