Climate Migration: International Pressures, Local Realities
Virtual EventGlobal 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…
Networking on the Bay
Narragansett Brewery 271 Tockwotton Street, Providence, RIJoin 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…
Climate Disruptions and Dinner: How is climate change impacting our food systems?
Virtual EventFood 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…
Climate Adaptation and Energy Justice at the Federal Level
Virtual EventUnfortunately this virtual event has been cancelled. Join the Climate Adaptation Forum for a special edition conversation with Shalanda Baker, Secretarial Advisor on Equity and Deputy Director for Energy Justice…
Unprecedented Funding for Unprecedented Times: Demystifying Federal Funds for Climate Resilience
Virtual EventThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the American Rescue Plan Act are bringing unparalleled amounts of funding to state and local governments to address climate change and its various…
Networking on the Trails: Mass Audubon’s Climate Initiatives
Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary 280 Eliot Street, Natick, MAJoin the Climate Adaptation Forum community for a learning and networking opportunity at Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary in Natick, MA! Mass Audubon will present on their important climate initiatives…
Sweltering Heat Waves and Increasing Drought: Can the Northeast handle the heat?
UMass Club 32nd Floor, 1 Beacon St, Boston, MAIn the Northeast, extreme heat and drought may seem inconsequential when it comes to our list of weather woes. However, increasingly hot summers and lower levels of groundwater are showing…
Risks and Opportunity Markets: Climate Change and the Housing Crisis
Virtual EventThe Climate Adaptation Forum is a collaboration between the Environmental Business Council and the Sustainable Solutions Lab at the University of Massachusetts Boston. The September Climate Adaptation Forum will focus…
Nature-Based Adaptation: Getting to Scale
CDM Smith 75 State Street, Boston, MAFlooding risks, sea level rise, storm surges, and extreme heat are accelerating with a changing climate. Ecosystems are also at risk, along with the social, economic, and environmental benefits they…
Creating Pathways into Climate Adaptation and Resilience: Training Future Leaders
Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP, Louis D. Brandeis Conference Center 155 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MAThe climate resilience field is rapidly growing. As climate disasters increase and climate risks become more and more obvious, the need for adaptation professionals continues to increase. Who is training…