Upcoming Events
MCAP April Webinar: Stakeholder climate data needs in the U.S. Corn Belt
April 19, 2022, noon to 1 p.m.
Dr. Suzi Clark, a postdoctoral associate with the Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership, will share the results of a study that is part of the Dashboard for Agricultural Water Use and Nutrient Management (DAWN) project.
Climate & Community Mental Health Symposium
April 1, 2022
Mental health professionals are seeing impacts on the mental health and well-being of their clients directly or indirectly related to climate change, as indicated by a 2019 survey. This symposium will discuss the survey results and where to go from here.
Classes Without Quizzes Featuring Dr. Heidi Roop
March 29, 2022, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Learn about climate adaptation and mitigation with Heidi Roop, CFANS assistant professor and Extension specialist.
MCAP News
The Value of Natural Climate Solutions in Minnesota
Investing in Minnesota’s forests, grasslands, wetlands and farms is immensely popular and would provide a huge economic return, according to new data released in a recent report by The Nature Conservancy in partnership with Earth Economics. Report authors shared highlights from the report during the MCAP's most recent Adaptation in Action Webinar.
Job Opening: Forest Carbon and Climate Program Director
Applications are being accepted for the open position of Program Director with Michigan State University, Forest Carbon and Climate Program to engage in elevating natural climate solutions, coordinating projects, and expanding a diverse partner network.
New “Climate Forward?” Report Advocates for the Use of Climate Projection Data by Architecture and Engineering Professionals to Inform Design
Architects & Engineers (A&E) are well-positioned to use climate projection data, yet there remains a concerning lag in industry-wide adoption of these forward-looking metrics. A joint study by MCAP and national design firm HGA takes a closer look at this disconnect.