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Upcoming Events

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September MCAP Webinar - Mental Health & Climate Change: Adaptation strategies from the counselor to the community

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September 20, 2022 Noon to 1:00 p.m. CT

Join MCAP Climate Resilience Researcher Brenda Hoppe along with colleagues Leah Prussia (College of St. Scholastica) and Christie Manning (Macalester College) to learn about the mental health risks of climate change and community-based strategies to create "active hope," positive engagement, and effective solutions. 


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August MCAP Webinar - Reducing Carbon Emissions from Buildings: A Systems Approach

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August 16, 2022 Noon to 1:00 p.m. CT

Elizabeth Turner and Imani Mosher from Precipitate will share their approach to reducing carbon emissions in the built environment.


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Changing the Narrative: Climate Stories for Justice

By Change Narrative LLC

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August 5 - 13, 2022

Climate storytelling is taking the stage at the MN Fringe Festival this Aug 2022. Please join this celebration of community and hear from inspiring Twin-Cities-based climate justice organizers sharing powerful stories, music, art, and poetry to spark action.

Learn More & Get Tickets: https://minnesotafringe.org/2022-show-information/changing-the-narrative-climate-stories-for-justice



 

MCAP News

Job Opportunity - Climate and Working Lands Program Director

August 1, 2022

The Minnesota Farmers Union is hiring a senior level position to co-develop and promote farmer-informed solutions for how agriculture can play a greater role in mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change. 

Learn more and apply at: Career Opportunities - Minnesota Farmers Union (mfu.org)


Science Fellow Opportunity with The Nature Conservancy

July 12, 2022

Become a force for nature and a healthy planet by joining The Nature Conservancy's Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Science Team. This 2-year position will help tackle the scientific uncertainties around the Conservancy’s priority conservation strategies in Forests, Freshwater and Grasslands, with an emphasis on emerging issues in forest ecology and climate adaptation.


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