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Upcoming Events

Kuehnast Lecture Invitation

The Case for Cautious Climate Hope

29th Annual Kuehnast Lecture

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Thursday, October, 13, 2022
Lecture: 3:00 p.m. (Auditorium)
Reception: 4:30 p.m. (Atrium)

Join the Department of Soil, Water and Climate on Thursday, October 13 for the 29th annual Kuehnast Lecture in the fields of Meteorology and Climate featuring Zeke Hausfather, PhD. Dr. Hausfather is a climate scientist and research lead for Stripe specializing in climate models, carbon removal, mitigation technologies and observational temperature records.


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2022 Public Health Law Summit

Climate Change and Health Equity

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October 12 - 14, 2022

The 2022 Climate Change and Health Equity Summit will bring together health departments, health care providers, and community-based organizations and others who are working with communities to achieve health equity and develop climate solutions that are centered in a health equity framework. Engage with others to build a shared understanding of how public health law can and should make our communities healthier and help mitigate climate change.


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Heidi Roop helps to Launch the Climate-Ready Gardens Community Engagement Toolkit

Hosted by the MN Master Gardener Volunteer Program

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

MCAP Director, Dr. Heidi Roop, will give a talk on observed and expected climate impacts in the Midwest and Minnesota and highlight actions already underway across the region to prepare for climate change during this event to launch the Climate Change Community Engagement Toolkit Training for Master Gardener Volunteers. 



 

MCAP News

MCAP Researcher, Katerina Gonzales, Featured on Yale Climate Connections Podcast

February 9, 2023

University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP) researcher, Katerina Gonazles, was featured in the Yale Climate Connections podcast for her work to engage front-line workers in climate adaptation efforts and tap into their on-the-ground knowledge. 


MN Climate Adaptation Awards Announced

January 30, 2023

The University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership hosted a special event on January 28 at the Bell Museum to honor Minnesota climate leaders who are ensuring our state is responding to and preparing for a changing climate.


Limited seats remain for the Minnesota Climate Adaptation Awards

January 18, 2023

Join us for a special evening event on January 28 to help honor climate leaders from across Minnesota who are working to ensure our state is making needed progress responding to and preparing for a changing climate.


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