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Winter Webinar: Climate threats to outdoor recreation

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Tuesday, March 19
12-1:30pm

Many popular winter recreational activities this year have been forced to cancel or change course due to unprecedented warm temperatures and lack of snow. In January, temperatures dipped enough for Lake Nokomis to freeze just days before the opening weekend of the US Pond Hockey Championship, but above average temperatures led organizers to cancel the second weekend of the event. And last fall, organizers of the Twin Cities Marathon also made the difficult decision to call off the race as temperatures rose high enough to threaten runners’ health. Join us for a conversation with leaders in outdoor recreation across our region — including organizers of Wisconsin’s Birkie ski race — about how these events can plan for and adapt to climate change, and how we can embrace equitable action in climate adaptation. 

This webinar is co-hosted with the University of Minnesota Tourism Center.


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Join Us on November 16 for Give to the Max

Support future climate adaptation leaders

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Addressing the climate crisis will take skilled leadership and vision. That’s why we’re investing in training and hiring students to develop the next generation of climate adaptation professionals. But to make this program successful, we need your support. With your donation of $25 or more by November 16, we can build a strong foundation for our student programs next year. Visit z.umn.edu/GiveMCAP to make a gift.


Midwest Climate Resilience Conference

2023 Midwest Climate Resilience Conference

Inspiring and encouraging climate adaptation in communities throughout the Midwest

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October 25 - 27, 2023 | Duluth, MN

In collaboration with a wide range of partners and supporters, the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP) will host the first Midwest Climate Resilience Conference, October 25 - 27, 2023 in Duluth, MN. The call for session and presentation proposals is now open. 



 

MCAP News

MCAP is Hiring a Climate Communications Specialist

July 7, 2023

MCAP is currently seeking applicants for a Climate Communications Specialist to create and implement effective communications about the MCAP team and our climate adaptation projects and programs. The application deadline is July 27. 


June 21 is #ShowYourStripes Day

June 20, 2023

June 21, 2023 is the sixth annual #ShowYourStripes Day, a global campaign to spread awareness about climate change using warming stripes graphics. The iconic blue and red barcode will appear on landmarks, TV screens, magazines, and hopefully you, as the world unites to show their stripes. 


MCAP Is Hiring!

June 14, 2023

MCAP is currently seeking applicants for an Extension Educator in Climate Adaptation & Resilience. The position will bring in-depth climate science expertise to assist Minnesota’s agricultural sector, water and natural resource managers, and  communities in responding to impacts of a changing climate. The application deadline is July 9. 


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