Upcoming Events
2022 Climate Adaptation Awards featuring Dr. Katharine Hayhoe
January 31, 2022, 3:00-4:30 p.m. CT
The Minnesota Climate Adaptation Awards, presented by MCAP annually since 2014, celebrate exceptional achievements in leadership, education, research, policies, and practices that improve resilience or climate justice through the development, advancement, or implementation of climate adaptation strategies.
This year's Adaptation Awards Ceremony is presented in partnership with The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota/North Dakota/South Dakota. Special guest Dr. Katharine Hayhoe will be joining us at the event to help celebrate adaptation leadership across Minnesota.
Climate Forward? How Climate Projections Are(n’t) Used to Inform Design
Tuesday, May 16, Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Architects & Engineers 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. Join us for the next Adaptation in Action webinar on Tuesday, May 16 at Noon to learn from HGA Director of Sustainability Ariane Laxo and MCAP and UMN Master’s of Science in Sustainable Design and Architecture student and MCAP intern Patrick Cipriano.
MCAP News
Job Opening: Principal Climate and Resilience Planner
MnDOT is now hiring for the position of Principal Climate and Resilience Planner. This is an exciting opportunity to explore how Minnesota's climate is changing, develop statewide plans to make our transportation system more resilient, and coordinate closely with MnDOT staff to implement projects.
New Article by MCAP Climate Resilience Researcher Addresses Climate Change and Mental Health Impacts
This new research publication highlights results of an MCAP collaboration to assess how mental health professionals are dealing with the growing impacts of climate change-related mental health symptoms.
Position Announcement: MPCA Climate and Energy Coordinator
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is seeking applicants for a new Climate and Energy Coordinator position. This person will play a vital role in coordinating the state’s efforts to understand, characterize, mitigate, and manage the human health and environmental risks from greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. The position will advise the agency on climate change mitigation policy and coordinate policy and program development, including integrating environmental justice and equity into this work.
