News and Events

Upcoming Events

Maple Syrup Jars

Climate Adaptation Menus for Maple Syrup and Beyond

Adaptation in Action Webinar Series

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Wednesday, September 20, Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Join the MCAP team on Wedesday, September 20 at Noon to hear from Scott Hershberger, a science communicator focusing on public engagement on climate change mitigation and adaptation, and learn more about his work with the Wisconsin Extension Maple Syrup Program developing a climate change adaptation menu for maple syrup producers in the Upper Midwest.


Ron Moen

Climate-driven changes in Minnesota mammal species

Adaptation in Action Webinar Series

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Tuesday, August 15, Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Join the MCAP team on Tuesday, August 15 at Noon to hear from Dr. Ron Moen about how climate change will impact species distributions and population size across Minnesota. 


Peter Brickwedde

Strengthening Our Homes

Adaptation in Action Webinar Series

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Tuesday, July 18, Noon to 1:00 p.m

Join the MCAP team on Tuesday, July 18 at Noon to hear from Peter Brickwedde, the Assistant Commissioner of Government and External Affairs at the MN Department of Commerce, about the Department's climate resiliency efforts with a specific focus on the Strengthen Minnesota Homes program. 



 

MCAP News

GLISA Small Grants Competition Now Open

May 22, 2023

GLISA, a NOAA CAP/RISA Team, is seeking applications for a small grants competition designed to amplify justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in adaptation action. Letters of intent are due Friday, June 23. 


Registration Now Open for the Midwest CASC Annual Gathering

May 22, 2023

Registration is now open for the Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center's Annual Gathering to be held August 14 - 16 in Indianapolis. 


Leveraging AI for the Climate

May 17, 2023

MCAP is part of a newly funded AI Institute for Climate-Land Interactions, Mitigation, Adaptation, Tradeoffs and Economy (AI-CLIMATE) research institute, funded by NSF and USDA, to leverage artificial intelligence to create more climate-smart practices that will absorb and store carbon while simultaneously boosting the economy in the agriculture and forestry industries.


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