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Upcoming Events

Maple Syrup Jars

Climate Adaptation Menus for Maple Syrup and Beyond

Adaptation in Action Webinar Series

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Wednesday, September 20, Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Join the MCAP team on Wedesday, September 20 at Noon to hear from Scott Hershberger, a science communicator focusing on public engagement on climate change mitigation and adaptation, and learn more about his work with the Wisconsin Extension Maple Syrup Program developing a climate change adaptation menu for maple syrup producers in the Upper Midwest.


Ron Moen

Climate-driven changes in Minnesota mammal species

Adaptation in Action Webinar Series

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Tuesday, August 15, Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Join the MCAP team on Tuesday, August 15 at Noon to hear from Dr. Ron Moen about how climate change will impact species distributions and population size across Minnesota. 


Peter Brickwedde

Strengthening Our Homes

Adaptation in Action Webinar Series

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Tuesday, July 18, Noon to 1:00 p.m

Join the MCAP team on Tuesday, July 18 at Noon to hear from Peter Brickwedde, the Assistant Commissioner of Government and External Affairs at the MN Department of Commerce, about the Department's climate resiliency efforts with a specific focus on the Strengthen Minnesota Homes program. 



 

MCAP News

Seeking Adaptation Program Director, Georgetown Climate Center

September 22, 2021

The nonpartisan Georgetown Climate Center (GCC) seeks to advance effective climate and energy policies in the United States and serves as a resource to state and local communities that are working to cut carbon pollution and prepare for climate change. The Adaptation Program Director leads and oversees advanced research and writing projects and ensures the delivery of quality work products, and provide strategic oversight to our extensive body of work including reports, analysis, and databases


Advancing Health & Disaster Resiliency in Minnesota

September 15, 2021

This paper from the Minnesota Department of Health describes a novel effort to develop, promote, and evaluate the application of climate projection data for emergency management planning through the co-production of knowledge with local emergency managers.


PhD Student Opportunity

August 31, 2021

Dr. Heidi Roop and Dr. Melissa Kenney are seeking applicants for a PhD-level graduate research assistant to drive the Extension and social science research agenda for the USDA-funded Dashboard for Agricultural Water Use and Nutrient Management (DAWN) project. This position is jointly supported by the Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership and the Institute on the Environment.

Full position and application details are available at:  https://z.umn.edu/climate-phd

Questions can be directed to Heidi Roop and Melissa Kenney.


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