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Upcoming Events

Precipitate: architecture, planning, research

August MCAP Webinar - Reducing Carbon Emissions from Buildings: A Systems Approach

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August 16, 2022 Noon to 1:00 p.m. CT

Elizabeth Turner and Imani Mosher from Precipitate will share their approach to reducing carbon emissions in the built environment.


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Governor’s Advisory Council on Climate Change

Draft Climate Action Framework Review

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June 16, 2022, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Join the Governor's Advisory Council on Climate Change for a review of feedback on Minnesota's Climate Action Framework. During this meeting, the council will identify recommended changes to help shape the final plan.


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MCAP May Webinar: Tribal Adaptation and Resilience in the Midwest

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May 17, 2022, noon to 1 p.m.

This presentation will cover climate impacts that are affecting Tribal Nations in the Midwest, Tribal actions being done in climate adaptation and resilience, tools and resources that have been developed and used to help with these, and the role and efforts of the Midwest Tribal Resilience Liaison.



 

MCAP News

MCAP Named Recipient of Climate Resilience Fund Grant Award

November 2, 2022

Amanda Farris, Senior Program Manager for MCAP, has been named 1 of 24 recipients of the Climate Resilience Fund Coordination and Collaboration in the Resilience Ecosystem Program. The grant program will provide funding for climate service practitioners who will support efforts to scale up and accelerate equity-centered adaptation planning across the U.S.


Thank you for the 2023 Minnesota Climate Adaptation Awards Nominations!

November 1, 2022

The University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership received over 30 nominiations for the 2023 Minnesota Climate Adaptation Awards! These awards celebrate exceptional achievements in leadership, education, research, policies, and practices that improve resilience or climate justice. We look forward to celebrating all of our nominees and award recipients on Saturday, January 28, 2023.  


MCAP at the National Adaptation Forum

October 20, 2022

Heading to the National Adaptation Forum in Baltimore, MD next week? Be sure to look for the MCAP team and check out the presentations we will be sharing about our work! 


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