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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

Applied Climate Scientist Position with The Nature Conservancy

September 26, 2023

The Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Chapter of The Nature Conservancy is looking for an Applied Climate Scientist to contribute to an interdisciplinary team of scientists and staff with expertise in grassland, forest, and freshwater ecosystems and spatial and statistical analyses. The position will have the opportunity to inform on the ground conservation actions across a diversity of landscapes and communities with a diverse set of partners and build the evidence base for our conservation work. Learn more here


Join the MCAP Team as a Postdoctoral Research Associate!

September 5, 2023

MCAP is currently seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate focused on Climate Resilience Metrics to help advance the field of climate adaptation science and metrics development. Learn more and apply. Application deadline: September 23. 


MCAP Project Coordinator Job Posting Now Open

August 23, 2023

MCAP is now accepting applications for the position of Project Coordinator to help support our growing portfolio of research projects, Extension programs, and stakeholder engagements and events. Learn more and apply at z.umn.edu/MCAP_Coordinator. Application deadline: Monday, September 4. 


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