Upcoming Events
The Value of Natural Climate Solutions in Minnesota
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.
MCAP Director Heidi Roop to give Keynote at 2023 Ag-Urban Partnership Forum
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.
February MCAP Webinar - The Minnesota Climate Action Framework
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
Job Opportunity in the Wisconsin State Climatology Office
The Wisconsin State Climatology Office is currently seeking an Assistant State Climatologist to assist the Director in oversight of the State Climatology Office, the development and implementation of strategic plans, the coordination of long-term planning and research, development of relationships with partner organizations, and participation in the Climate Partners Team, by which the office will collaborate with organizations within the University of Wisconsin-Madison and across the state. Learn more here. Application deadline: October 9.
Join the MCAP Team as a Postdoctoral Research Associate!
MCAP is currently seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate focused on Climate Resilience Metrics to help advance the field of climate adaptation science and metrics development. Learn more and apply. Application deadline: September 23.
MCAP Project Coordinator Job Posting Now Open
MCAP is now accepting applications for the position of Project Coordinator to help support our growing portfolio of research projects, Extension programs, and stakeholder engagements and events. Learn more and apply at z.umn.edu/MCAP_Coordinator. Application deadline: Monday, September 4.
