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SUMMARY:Protecting Our Communities: A Whole-Society Approach to Resilience
DESCRIPTION:When disruptions arise\, it is often our neighbors\, families\, and local networks who step up first. In this Forum\, we explore how communities can strengthen the ties that hold them together before\, during\, and after climate-related events. Featuring voices from across sectors who are community leaders\, planners\, and practitioners\, this discussion will examine how local collaboration\, trust\, and shared responsibility can help ensure no one is left behind when it matters most. We’ll also explore how to support and sustain our informal networks\, “zero responders”\, who often prevent challenges from becoming full-blown crises. \nForum Speakers\nValinda Chan\nDirector of Community Engagement\nStarLuna Consulting \n  \nJessica Dandridge-Smith\nExecutive Director\nThe Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans \n  \nPeyton Siler Jones\nFounder and Principal\nSiler Climate Consulting \n  \n \nMeghan Kallman\nRhode Island State Senator\, District 15\nAssociate Professor\, School for Global Inclusion & Social Development\, University of Massachusetts Boston \n  \nMarcie Roth \nExecutive Director and CEO\nWorld Institute on Disability \n  \nModerated Discussion \nForum Co-Chairs\n \nKari Hewitt\nLecturer\, Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning\nTufts University \n  \n \nJulie Wormser\nChief Climate Officer\nCity of Cambridge \n 
URL:https://climateadaptationforum.org/event/protecting-our-communities-a-whole-society-approach-to-resilience/
LOCATION:MA
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SUMMARY:From Barriers to Blueprints: Evolving Environmental Regulations for a Resilient Future
DESCRIPTION:As the climate crisis accelerates\, state and local governments are rethinking outdated policies and building a regulatory foundation for climate resilience. This Forum will spotlight innovative approaches to updating regulations\, many of which were originally written without climate change in mind\, to support adaptation projects that address sea level rise\, flooding\, and extreme weather. \nThrough case studies from across the U.S.\, including New Jersey’s overhaul of land use policies\, Cape Cod’s climate-focused regional plan\, and the Vermont Flood Safety Act\, we’ll explore how forward-looking jurisdictions are embedding climate adaptation into permitting\, zoning\, and design standards. \nSpeakers will discuss the process of developing enforceable frameworks\, the importance of accommodating dynamic coastlines and shifting baselines\, and the tools being used to navigate uncertainty. \nAttendees will gain insight into how regulations are being reshaped as catalysts for resilient infrastructure\, healthy ecosystems\, and equitable community protection. \nClick Here to View the Recording\nForum Speakers & Panelists\nShannon Hulst\, CFM\nDeputy Director\, Cape Cod Cooperative Extension\nFloodplain & CRS Specialist\, Cape Cod Cooperative Extension & Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Sea Grant \n  \n \nCommissioner Shawn M. LaTourette\nDepartment of Environmental Protection\nState of New Jersey \n  \nHeather McElroy\nNatural Resources Program Manager\nCape Cod Commission \n  \nLauren Oates\nDirector of External Affairs in Vermont\nThe Nature Conservancy \n  \nModerated Panel Discussion \nForum Co-Chairs\n \nJoseph Famely\nClimate & Sustainability Team Lead\nWoods Hole Group\, Inc. \n  \n \nKyle Johnson\nClimate Resiliency Practice Lead (East Division)\nKleinfelder \n  \n \nBeth Lambert\nDirector\, Division of Ecological Restoration\nDepartment of Fish and Game\, Commonwealth of Massachusetts \n 
URL:https://climateadaptationforum.org/event/from-barriers-to-blueprints-evolving-environmental-regulations-for-a-resilient-future/
LOCATION:Foley Hoag\, 155 Seaport Boulevard\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251212T093000
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SUMMARY:We Need to Talk: What if Staying is No Longer an Option?
DESCRIPTION:As climate resilience practitioners\, we are focused on preventing harm to vulnerable people and places. But we know that\, for many communities\, the decision may one day arrive at having to move out of harm’s way. What then? What needs to be in place to manage the huge financial\, social\, and cultural costs associated with climate disasters and involuntary\, unsupported climate migration? What do we need to do to prevent an “everyone for themselves” reaction that worsens existing structural inequality? \nThis Forum will involve a combination of presentations\, discussions\, and interactive exercises. Participants will leave with a better understanding of what triggers people’s decisions to leave or stay\, how we can better facilitate the difficult discussions and decision-making\, and what policies\, funding\, and other support are needed in these difficult transitions. \nClick Here to View the Final Agenda\nForum Speaker\n \nLinda Shi\nAssociate Professor\nDirector\, Master of Regional Planning Program\nCornell University\n\n\nExercise Facilitator\n\n \nKathryn Davies\nAssistant Teaching Professor\nUrban & Environmental Policy & Planning\nTufts University \n\n\nForum Co-Chairs\nVan Du\nDirector\, Environmental Planning\nMetropolitan Area Planning Council \n  \n\nKari Hewitt\nAdjunct Instructor\nTufts University \n\n  \n \n\nJulie Wormser\nChief Climate Officer\nCity of Cambridge \n\n  \nRegistration Information\nNote: Venue capacity has been reached for in-person attendance. Registration for in-person attendance has been closed. \nVirtual Registration\nVirtual attendees will be able to see and hear the speakers\, slideshow presentations\, and questions from the audience. Virtual attendees will be able to ask questions through the chat function. For this particular program\, all virtual attendees have the option to take part in the interactive exercise. Those participating in the exercise will be placed into breakout rooms for the duration of the exercise. \nOnline registration for virtual attendance will close at 10:30 a.m. on Friday\, December 12\, 2025. \nVirtual Registration Rates\nEBC Member: $35\nEBC Membership is corporate – all staff from our member companies can register as an EBC Member. Not sure if you’re a member? Visit our online Member Directory. \nNon-members: $45\n \nGovernment/Nonprofit: $15\nThis rate is available for those employed by Government\, Municipal\, or Nonprofit organizations. Not available to those in a volunteer position (e.g. Board Member of a Nonprofit). \nJob Seeker Rate: $15\nFor recent graduates or attendees who are currently unemployed. \nMedia: Please contact EBC at ebc@ebcne.org \nDeadline to Change Registration Format\nNo changes in registration format will be permitted after 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, December 5\, 2025. Any requests to change from virtual to in-person attendance MUST be received before 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, December 5. Please contact EBC at ebc@ebcne.org or 617-505-1818 to change your registration format or with any questions. \nClick Here to View the Virtual Attendee List\nVirtual Registration\n\n  \nIn-Person Registration\nVenue capacity has been reached for in-person attendance. Registration for in-person attendance has been closed. \nIn-Person Registration Rates\nEBC Member: $35\nEBC Membership is corporate – all staff from our member companies can register as an EBC Member. Not sure if you’re a member? Visit our online Member Directory. \nNon-members: $45\n \nGovernment/Nonprofit: $15\nThis rate is available for those employed by Government\, Municipal\, or Nonprofit organizations. Not available to those in a volunteer position (e.g. Board Member of a Nonprofit). \nJob Seeker Rate: $15\nFor recent graduates or attendees who are currently unemployed. \nMedia: Please contact EBC at ebc@ebcne.org \nDeadline to Change Registration Format\nNo changes in registration format will be permitted after 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, December 5\, 2025. Any requests to change from in-person to virtual attendance MUST be received before 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, December 5. Please contact EBC at ebc@ebcne.org or 617-505-1818 to change your registration format or with any questions. \nClick Here to View the In-Person Attendee List\n  \nFine Print\nThe deadline for refunds is Friday\, December 5\, 2025 for all registrations. \nNo changes in registration format will be permitted after 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, December 5\, 2025.
URL:https://climateadaptationforum.org/event/we-need-to-talk-what-if-staying-is-no-longer-an-option/
LOCATION:Foley Hoag\, 155 Seaport Boulevard\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
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SUMMARY:Climate Adaptation Communication – Decoding Data and Risk for All
DESCRIPTION:Decisions about climate resilience are increasingly data-informed and increasingly complex. \nFor policymakers and practitioners\, this means working beyond black-and-white solutions to design interventions that acknowledge uncertainty\, mitigate risk\, and strengthen community resilience. \nThis Forum brings together practitioners who will share how they have found success in breaking down complex data and communicating it in clear\, contextualized ways. Through real-world examples\, speakers will demonstrate how communities of all sizes can proactively address climate risk. Attendees will be presented with a range of approaches for communicating climate data\, risk\, and the importance of adaptation in ways that are accessible\, credible\, and most importantly\, actionable. \nView the Agenda\nForum Schedule\n9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Registration & Networking\n9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Forum\n12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch (optional) \nForum Speakers\nKeynote Speaker – Presenting Virtually \nKatharine Hayhoe\nClimate Scientist \n  \n  \nRegional Perspective \nEmma Gildesgame\nClimate Adaptation Director\, Massachusetts\nThe Nature Conservancy \n  \n  \nMunicipal Perspective  \nAnne Coglianese\nChief Resilience Officer\nCity of Jacksonville\, Florida \n  \n \nDelaney Morris-Landry\nSenior Climate & Coastal Resilience Infrastructure Delivery Project Manager\, City of Boston Planning\nPrevious Resiliency Manager\, City of Tacoma\, WA \n  \n  \nSmall Business Perspective – Ready\, Set\, Rhody  \nAbbey Dahl\nPrincipal Planner\, Division of Statewide Planning\nState of Rhode Island \n  \n \nAlex Maxwell\, PhD\, CCP\nSenior Environmental Planner\nFuss & O’Neill \n  \n \nSilvana Mercado\nResiliency Manager\nRhode Island Commerce \n  \nModerated Discussion \n  \nForum Co-Chairs\nIndrani Ghosh\nVice President\, Resiliency Practice Leader\nWeston & Sampson \n  \n \nKyle Johnson\nClimate Resiliency Practice Lead (East Division)\nKleinfelder \n  \nRegistration Information\nThis forum will be organized in a hybrid format. Attendees have the option to attend in-person OR virtually. \nIn-Person Registration\nOnline registration for in-person attendance closed at 3 p.m. on Thursday\, March 5\, 2026. Walk-in registration is available. Please email ebc@ebcne.org or call 617-505-1818 with questions. \nIn-Person Registration Rates\nEBC Member: $35 \nEBC Membership is corporate – all staff from our member companies can register as an EBC Member. Not sure if you’re a member? Visit our online Member Directory. \nNon-members: $45 \n \nGovernment/Nonprofit: $15 \nThis rate is available for those employed by Government\, Municipal\, or Nonprofit organizations. Not available to those in a volunteer position (e.g. Board Member of a Nonprofit). \nJob Seeker Rate: $15\nFor recent graduates or attendees who are currently unemployed. \nStudent Rate: Complimentary\nStudents are welcome to attend free of charge. Registration must be completed with an active .edu email address.\n\nMedia: Please contact EBC at ebc@ebcne.org \nDeadline to Change Registration Format Deadline to Change Registration Format\nNo changes in registration format will be permitted after 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, February 27\, 2026. Any requests to change from in-person to virtual attendance MUST be received before 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, February 27. Please contact EBC at ebc@ebcne.org or 617-505-1818 to change your registration format or with any questions. \nView the In-Person Attendee List\n  \nIn-Person Registration\n  \nVirtual Registration\nVirtual attendees will be able to see and hear the speakers\, slideshow presentations\, and questions from the audience. \nOnline registration for virtual attendance will close at 10:30 a.m. on Friday\, March 6\, 2026. \nVirtual Registration Rates\nEBC Member: $35 \nEBC Membership is corporate – all staff from our member companies can register as an EBC Member. Not sure if you’re a member? Visit our online Member Directory. \nNon-members: $45\n\nGovernment/Nonprofit: $15\nThis rate is available for those employed by Government\, Municipal\, or Nonprofit organizations. Not available to those in a volunteer position (e.g. Board Member of a Nonprofit). \nJob Seeker Rate: $15\nFor recent graduates or attendees who are currently unemployed. \nMedia: Please contact EBC at ebc@ebcne.org \nStudent Rate: Complimentary\nStudents are welcome to attend free of charge. Registration must be completed with an active .edu email address. \nDeadline to Change Registration Format Deadline to Change Registration Format\nNo changes in registration format will be permitted after 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, February 27\, 2026. Any requests to change from virtual to in-person attendance MUST be received before 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, February 27. Please contact EBC at ebc@ebcne.org or 617-505-1818 to change your registration format or with any questions. \nView the Virtual Attendee List\n  \nVirtual Registration\n  \nFine Print \nThe deadline for refunds is Friday\, February 27\, 2026 for all registrations. \nNo changes in registration format will be permitted after 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, February 27\, 2026.
URL:https://climateadaptationforum.org/event/climate-adaptation-communication-decoding-data-and-risk-for-all/
LOCATION:Foley Hoag\, 155 Seaport Boulevard\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
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SUMMARY:New Narratives for Action: Addressing Climate Misinformation and Disinformation
DESCRIPTION:This Forum will explore the social science behind misinformation about climate change in the United States. Speakers will address the underlying role of economic systems\, social media\, politics\, and how we can move forward with new narratives. \nClick Here to View the Final Agenda\nForum Schedule\n9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Registration & Networking\n9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Forum\n12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch (optional for in-person attendees) \nForum Speakers\nKate Cell – presenting virtually \nSenior Climate Campaign Manager\nUnion of Concerned Scientists \n  \nLuis Lopez\nManager\, Strategy\, Insights\, and Analytics\nPotential Energy Coalition \n  \nDaniel Stockemer\, Ph.D. – presenting virtually \nFull Professor\, School of Political Studies\nUniversity of Ottawa \n  \nChristopher Wells\nProfessor\, Emerging Media Studies\, College of Communication & Climate Disinformation Initiative\nBoston University \n  \nModerated Panel Discussion \nForum Co-Chairs\n \nEllen Douglas\nSenior Resiliency Project Manager\nAECOM \n  \n \nCarolyn Norkiewicz\nRegional Coordinator for Greater Boston\, Municipal Vulnerability Program\nExecutive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs\, Commonwealth of Massachusetts \n  \n \nJohn Valinch\nESG Analyst \n\n  \n  \nRegistration Information\nThis forum will be organized in a hybrid format. As of June 3\, 2026 in-person registration is no longer available. The event venue has reached capacity. \nPlease note: this Forum will NOT be recorded \nVirtual Registration\nVirtual attendees will be able to see and hear the speakers\, slideshow presentations\, and questions from the audience. Please note: this Forum will NOT be recorded. \nOnline registration for virtual attendance will close at 10:30 a.m. on Friday\, June 5\, 2026. \nVirtual Registration Rates\nEBC Member: $35\nEBC Membership is corporate – all staff from our member companies can register as an EBC Member. Not sure if you’re a member? Visit our online Member Directory. \nNon-members: $45\n\nGovernment/Nonprofit: $15\nThis rate is available for those employed by Government\, Municipal\, or Nonprofit organizations. Not available to those in a volunteer position (e.g. Board Member of a Nonprofit). \nJob Seeker Rate: $15\nFor recent graduates or attendees who are currently unemployed. \nMedia: Please contact EBC at ebc@ebcne.org \nStudent Rate: Complimentary\nStudents are welcome to attend free of charge. Registration must be completed with an active .edu email address. \nDeadline to Change Registration Format Deadline to Change Registration Format\nNo changes in registration format will be permitted after 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, May 29\, 2026. Any requests to change from virtual to in-person attendance MUST be received before 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, May 29. Please contact EBC at ebc@ebcne.org or 617-505-1818 to change your registration format or with any questions. \nClick Here to View the Virtual Attendee List\n  \nVirtual Registration \n  \n  \nIn-Person Registration – Sold Out!\nOnline registration for in-person attendance has closed. The event venue has reached capacity. \nTo be added to a waitlist\, please email Jessamyn Cox at jcox@ebcne.org. \nIn-Person Registration Rates\nEBC Member: $35\nEBC Membership is corporate – all staff from our member companies can register as an EBC Member. Not sure if you’re a member? Visit our online Member Directory. \nNon-members: $45\n\nGovernment/Nonprofit: $15\nThis rate is available for those employed by Government\, Municipal\, or Nonprofit organizations. Not available to those in a volunteer position (e.g. Board Member of a Nonprofit). \nJob Seeker Rate: $15\nFor recent graduates or attendees who are currently unemployed. \nStudent Rate: Complimentary\nStudents are welcome to attend free of charge. Registration must be completed with an active .edu email address.\n\nMedia: Please contact EBC at ebc@ebcne.org \nDeadline to Change Registration Format Deadline to Change Registration Format\nNo changes in registration format will be permitted after 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, May 29\, 2026. Any requests to change from in-person to virtual attendance MUST be received before 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, May 29. Please contact EBC at ebc@ebcne.org or 617-505-1818 to change your registration format or with any questions. \nClick Here to View the In-Person Attendee List\n  \nFine Print \nThis Forum will NOT be recorded. \nThe deadline for refunds was Friday\, May 29\, 2026 for all registrations. \nNo changes in registration format will be permitted after 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, May 29\, 2026.
URL:https://climateadaptationforum.org/event/new-narratives-for-action-addressing-climate-misinformation-and-disinformation/
LOCATION:Foley Hoag\, 155 Seaport Boulevard\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
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