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The Value of Natural Climate Solutions in Minnesota

Adaptation in Action Webinar Series

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March 21, 2023, Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Join the MCAP team on Tuesday, March 21 at Noon for our Adaptation in Action monthly webinar where we'll hear about a new study completed by Earth Economics for The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota that shows how investing in natural climate solutions pays big economic benefits in addition to producing valuable ecosystem services. 


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MCAP Director Heidi Roop to give Keynote at 2023 Ag-Urban Partnership Forum

Extreme Weather Resiliency

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March 1, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to Noon

Register today for the 2023 Ag-Urban Partnership Forum to learn more about the ways that agricultural and urban partners are working together to prepare for extreme weather events and improve water quality around Minnesota. This fourth annual event will focus on extreme weather resiliency, featuring MCAP Director, Heidi Roop, as the keynote speaker. 


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February MCAP Webinar - The Minnesota Climate Action Framework

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February 21, 2023, 12:00 p.m. CT

Join us on Tuesday, February 21 for our monthly webinar series featuring Sharon Stephens, Climate Change Adaptation Coordinator for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), and Amanda Farris, MCAP's Senior Program Manager. Sharon will provide an overview of the Minnesota Climate Action Framework followed by a presentation from Amanda on MCAP's work to support the development of climate resilience indicators and metrics to monitor the State's progress in implementing the strategies laid out in the Framework. 



 

MCAP News

Minnesota's New Climate Action Framework Sets a Path Towards Resilience

September 16, 2022

The State of Minnesota recently released a new Climate Action Framework, which lays out a plan for how the state will address and prepare for climate change through both mitigation and adaptation strategies.  


MCAP Postdoctoral Associate Dr. Katerina Gonzales Featured on ABC Nightline

August 25, 2022

MCAP Postdoctoral Associate Dr. Kat Gonzales was recently interviewed by ABC Nightline for a story on drought impacts to water resources across the U.S. 


MCAP Hosts Distinguished Humphrey Fellows for Climate Action

August 11, 2022

MCAP is excited to host a group of 3 Distinguished Humphrey Fellows for Climate Action the week of August 15. The Fellows will join MCAP team members for meetings and tours to exchange ideas and learn about climate adaptation work in Minnesota. 


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