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Climate Forward? How Climate Projections Are(n’t) Used to Inform Design

Adaptation in Action Webinar Series

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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.


The Climate Action Handbook by Heidi Roop

Sneak Preview: The Climate Action Handbook

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Sunday, January 29, 2023
12:30 p.m.


38th Annual GreenSeam Rural Forum

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Thursday, December 2, 2021 4-8 PM



 

MCAP News

The Value of Natural Climate Solutions in Minnesota

March 30, 2023

Investing in Minnesota’s forests, grasslands, wetlands and farms is immensely popular and would provide a huge economic return, according to new data released in a recent report by The Nature Conservancy in partnership with Earth Economics. Report authors shared highlights from the report during the MCAP's most recent Adaptation in Action Webinar. 


Job Opening: Forest Carbon and Climate Program Director

March 24, 2023

Applications are being accepted for the open position of Program Director with Michigan State University, Forest Carbon and Climate Program to engage in elevating natural climate solutions, coordinating projects, and expanding a diverse partner network.


New “Climate Forward?” Report Advocates for the Use of Climate Projection Data by Architecture and Engineering Professionals to Inform Design

March 9, 2023

Architects & Engineers (A&E) 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.


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