Climate Disruptions and Dinner: How is climate change impacting our food systems?
Food is a basic human need that is not equitably accessed across the United States and globally. As a threat multiplier, Climate Change will touch every aspect of the way we feed ourselves and our families, from challenges in food production, to supply chain disruptions, to exacerbating our existing food inequalities. This means our food…
Read MoreNetworking on the Bay
Join the Climate Adaptation Forum community for an outdoors, in-person gathering at Narragansett Brewery in Providence, Rhode Island! Get to know and connect with like-minded people over a drink or two and stir up some climate action! This event is limited to 25 participants. Registration is first come, first served. If you are registered and…
Read MoreJune 4, 2021: Climate Migration: International Pressures, Local Realities
Click to View the Final Agenda Scroll to the end of the page to view the webinar recording. Forum Co-Chairs Gabriela Boscio Santos, Sustainability Engagement Manager, Boston University LinkedIn Alex Papali, Political Director, Center for Economic Democracy Bio Lauren Sampson, Staff Attorney, Lawyers for Civil Rights LinkedIn Speakers Oscar Chacón, Co‐Founder and Executive Director…
Read MoreClimate Migration: International Pressures, Local Realities
Global migration in response to climate impacts is beginning to accelerate. In fact, according to a recent model by the New York Times and ProPublica, migration increases substantially as the climate changes. Migrants move for many reasons and our domestic and international policies have a big influence on not only how livable other countries remain…
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…
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