Climate change discussions are becoming more and more necessary as changes to weather patterns and coastal communities are observed. California has experienced larger and more severe fires. The southeast has been impacted by stronger and more frequent hurricanes. Glaciers in Alaska are melting. Everyone is experiencing more extreme seasons. Public agencies are in a position of strength, as they are able to identify, plan, and implement policies, programs, and projects that can address climate change, as every initiative counts towards the greater good and future generations. This presentation includes a panel of engineers, public works directors, and elected officials that can discuss the process of identifying and implementing initiatives to address climate change. Climate change projects come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from light bulb replacement to green infrastructure to the creation of a new power source. Come hear how you can make a difference in your community’s future.

Proficiency Level

Applied

Learning Objectives
  1. Initiate policies, programs, and projects that will address the impacts of climate change, ranging from light replacement to green infrastructure implementation, all of which provide a level of resistance to the changing climate
  2. Establish working groups that can lead the way in creating programs and policies that can be used to address climate change, starting at the city and levels
  3. Present ideas to address climate change to elected officials, who can then help raise the awareness of the general public to gain support on climate change initiatives

Contributor/Source

Katie Harrel;Josette Descalzo

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