Upcoming Events
September MCAP Webinar - Mental Health & Climate Change: Adaptation strategies from the counselor to the community
September 20, 2022 Noon to 1:00 p.m. CT
Join MCAP Climate Resilience Researcher Brenda Hoppe along with colleagues Leah Prussia (College of St. Scholastica) and Christie Manning (Macalester College) to learn about the mental health risks of climate change and community-based strategies to create "active hope," positive engagement, and effective solutions.
August MCAP Webinar - Reducing Carbon Emissions from Buildings: A Systems Approach
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.
Changing the Narrative: Climate Stories for Justice
August 5 - 13, 2022
Climate storytelling is taking the stage at the MN Fringe Festival this Aug 2022. Please join this celebration of community and hear from inspiring Twin-Cities-based climate justice organizers sharing powerful stories, music, art, and poetry to spark action.
Learn More & Get Tickets: https://minnesotafringe.org/2022-show-information/changing-the-narrative-climate-stories-for-justice
MCAP News
CFANS-MCAP Insights Survey Shows 76% of Minnesotans Concerned about Climate Change
A new CFANS and MCAP Insights survey finds 76% of Minnesota residents are concerned about climate change, especially potential impacts to our lakes and rivers. But, many respondents (56%) are hopeful that we will do enough to reduce the most severe impacts of climate change.
MCAP Work in Climate Resilience and Agriculture Guided by Lived Experiences
This essay by Greg Klinger shares his own recent experiences with extreme winter conditions in Rochester, MN and how those experiences are guiding his work as the first MCAP Climate Resilience Extension Educator.
Job Opening: Principal Climate and Resilience Planner
MnDOT is now hiring for the position of Principal Climate and Resilience Planner. This is an exciting opportunity to explore how Minnesota's climate is changing, develop statewide plans to make our transportation system more resilient, and coordinate closely with MnDOT staff to implement projects.
