Climate Symposia
Freshwater Future's Spring 2012 Climate Symposium
May 10 - 11, 2012
Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown
Buffalo, New York
Help Your Community Adapt to Climate Change
Join us to learn--
- What is climate adaptation and why should we care?
- How climate change impacts your environmental work
- What other groups around the Great Lakes and the country are doing to adapt to climate change
- How Freshwater Future's Climate Grants program can help your community
This is Freshwater Future's fourth Climate Symposium. We have teamed up with EcoAdapt, a national organization dedicated to helping communities adapt to climate change. Our past events have provided great opportunities for gathering input to incorporate climate change elements into existing work. Participants enjoy the networking and camaraderie too!
Cost: There is no cost to attend. We require a $25.00 registration fee. Space is limited to 25 participants.
Lodging: We will be providing options for lodging soon.
Register for the Symposium by Clicking Here REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS May 4, 2012.
Please contact Julie O'Leary with any questions at (231) 838-9934 or e-mail julie@freshwaterfuture.org
ADAPTING YOUR WORK TO CLIMATE CHANGE
A Freshwater Future/EcoAdapt Workshop
Thursday, May 10, 4 pm - 8 pm
Friday, May 11, 8:30 am - 5 pm
AGENDA
THURSDAY, MAY 10
Adapting Your Work to Climate Change: A Framework
Climate Change Impacts in the Great Lakes
Freshwater Future Climate Change Grant Program
Local Initiatives
How to Make a Project Climate Savvy vs. Developing a Climate Project
FRIDAY, MAY 11
Communicating about Climate Change
Developing Climate Projects
Evaluating Your Project
Tools and Resources for Climate Adaptation Work
Help Your Community Adapt to Climate Change
