Upcoming Events
Ininaatig Dibaajimowinan: Virtual sugar maple storytelling
February 8, 2022 at 6 p.m.
The Ininaatig Workgroup's virtual ininaatig dibaajimowinan (sugar maple storytelling) event bring together community members from across sugar maple territory to talk about our relationship with iskigamizigan (sugarbush). A panel of elders, harvesters, and resource managers will share stories, experiences, concerns, and items of importance for the next generation to care for the sugarbush.
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.
Fifth National Climate Assessment: Midwest Chapter Public Engagement Workshop
January 24, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The National Climate Assessment, a major U.S. Government report published every four years, brings together scientists from across the country to summarize the state of the science on climate change and how it is impacting the people and places of the United States. Now, you can be a part of the process!
MCAP News
Minnesota's New Climate Action Framework Sets a Path Towards Resilience
The State of Minnesota recently released a new Climate Action Framework, which lays out a plan for how the state will address and prepare for climate change through both mitigation and adaptation strategies.
MCAP Postdoctoral Associate Dr. Katerina Gonzales Featured on ABC Nightline
MCAP Postdoctoral Associate Dr. Kat Gonzales was recently interviewed by ABC Nightline for a story on drought impacts to water resources across the U.S.
MCAP Hosts Distinguished Humphrey Fellows for Climate Action
MCAP is excited to host a group of 3 Distinguished Humphrey Fellows for Climate Action the week of August 15. The Fellows will join MCAP team members for meetings and tours to exchange ideas and learn about climate adaptation work in Minnesota.
