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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

Applied Climate Scientist Position with The Nature Conservancy

September 26, 2023

The Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Chapter of The Nature Conservancy is looking for an Applied Climate Scientist to contribute to an interdisciplinary team of scientists and staff with expertise in grassland, forest, and freshwater ecosystems and spatial and statistical analyses. The position will have the opportunity to inform on the ground conservation actions across a diversity of landscapes and communities with a diverse set of partners and build the evidence base for our conservation work. Learn more here


Join the MCAP Team as a Postdoctoral Research Associate!

September 5, 2023

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

August 23, 2023

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. 


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