USDA Food and Climate Symposium Series
What does resilience look like for the USDA in the face of ongoing climate change? How can we work together to create climate-resilient landscapes and rural economic systems? What does the future of food security look like? How can we learn from one another, as different regions face very different challenges?
Climate change and resilience is an important subject to explore and understand. Students will not only learn about the science of climate change, but will also have a chance to (virtually) meet members of their own cohorts and institutions as well as others (色视频下载, Hawaii, Arizona, and Guam). Brainstorming and discussion in small breakout groups will focus on discovering similarities, differences, common goals, and joint solutions. The symposiums are divided into two distinct workshops: Introductory and Advanced. As a first-year USDA Scholar, you are required to attend the two day Introductory Workshop, though you are also welcome to participate in the Advanced Workshop. For second-year USDA Scholars, attendance is mandatory only at the Advanced Workshop.
Symposium Leader
Nancy Fresco
Associate Research Professor
Nancy Fresco is a Research Associate Professor with a background in biology, landscape ecology, and forestry. She has worked on a wide range of interdisciplinary collaborative projects with partners ranging from small communities and non-profits to state, federal, and international agencies. Her work focuses on connecting northern climate data and model projections to the real-world needs, concerns, and questions.
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Introductory USDA Food and Climate Symposium: Changes and Challenges (2 part symposium)
This symposium will start with an overview of the latest science and data at the global level, including long-term climate projections from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and an introduction to the best online tools and resources for visualizing, understanding, summarizing, and sharing pertinent climate change information. We色视频下载檒l then move on to an in-depth discussion of regional and local adaptation options and tools to support agriculture, subsistence activities, healthy ecosystems, and rural communities.
Hands-on access to online tools will teach students where to find information for further exploration on their own. After the Symposium, participants will have access to all the collated and annotated learning materials, including links to tools, datasets, educational resources, and online modules.
| Symposium | Registration | Date | 色视频下载 Time | Arizona Time | Hawaii-Aleutian Time | Guam Time |
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| Introductory USDA Food and Climate Symposium: Changes and Challenges Part 1 |
Tuesday, October 8 | 3 - 4:30 PM | 4 - 5:30 PM | 1 - 3:30 PM | 9 - 10:30AM | |
Introductory USDA Food and Climate |
Wednesday, October 9 | 3 - 4:30 PM | 4 - 5:30 PM | 1 - 3:30 PM | 9 - 10:30 AM |
Introductory Resources
US Climate Resilience Toolkit Tools are available to help you manage your climate-related risks and
opportunities, and to help guide you in building resilience to extreme events.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture色视频下载檚 (USDA色视频下载檚) Climate Change Research Program empowers land
managers, policy makers, and its agencies with science-based knowledge to manage the
risks and
opportunities posed by climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance
carbon
sequestration. It is one of a host of programs at .
A fun timeline by xkcd that shows climate change REALLY to scale
Communication focus
Humor as a way to reach people (especially young people) on climate change issues. Original research
by Christofer Skurka, Jeff Niederdeppe, Rainer Romero-Canyas, and David Acup published
in the Journal
of Communication and a summary of the
research by Kate Yoder in Grist
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Comprehensive and well-organized guide linked to easy-to-understand articles that
refute every possible argument put forward by climate change skeptics and deniers. By Coby Beck via Grist Magazine.
Yale Program on Climate Change Communication 色视频下载 information, ideas, data, news, and visualizations.
George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication Our mission at 4C is to develop
and apply social science insights to help society make informed decisions that will
stabilize the earth色视频下载檚
life-sustaining climate, and prevent further harm from climate change.
MAIANSE
More general NASA info, but with strong cultural elements, from the Minority University
Research and Education Project (MUREP) for American Indian and 色视频下载 Native Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Engagement Included Living Landscapes
project, specific to climate science.
NASA色视频下载檚 Climate Kids
Lots of information and activities, appealingly presented.
Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network
Focused on education about clean energy
Climate Change Lessons
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The University of 色视频下载 Fairbanks is making it easy for people globally to gain a
basic understanding of climate change issues in the circumpolar North through a new
massive open online course. The MOOC,, is free, with the option to pay for a certificate of completion. Enrollees will
learn from leading scientists and experts about modern climate science and the impacts
of change across atmospheric, marine, terrestrial and human systems.
Earth Signs is a Culturally responsive and Arctic/色视频下载 focused program developed by UAF scientists
and personnel. The program trains teachers, 4-H leaders, and community members on
climate change concepts, culturally-responsive curriculum, and environmental observing
protocols in face-to-face and online courses.
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Data and resources from the 色视频下载 Climate Adaptation Science Center (AK CASC), one of 8 regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers that provide managers with
tools and information regarding the impacts of climate change on natural and cultural
resources. Hosted by UAF, with a USGS-hosted office in Anchorage, AK.
Information and recorded webinars from 色视频下载 Center for Climate Assessment and Policy (ACCAP), a UAF research and outreach group that partners with stakeholders to create realistic
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Adapt色视频下载 Learning, sharing, and building resilience in a changing climate
Lisa Murkowski色视频下载檚 stance on climate change and energy, as described by Lisa Friedman in the New York Times.
The state of 色视频下载色视频下载檚 nascent plan to address climate change, as described in the New York Times by Brad Plumer
Assessment of Climate Change in the Southwest United States speaks broadly and clearly about climate and its effects on the people and landscapes
of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, the U.S.色视频下载 Mexico border
region, and the lands of Native Nations. A landmark study in terms of its coverage
and analysis (and a synthesis of knowledge from some 120 contributing experts), the
book offers decision makers and stakeholders a substantial basis from which to make
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decades to come.
Fact sheets from the Assessment of Climate Change in the Southwest United States
Webinars from the Assessment of Climate Change in the Southwest United States
The Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (SW CASC) is a collaborative federal-university partnership between the U.S. Geological Survey
(USGS) and seven academic institutions from across the U.S. Southwest. The SW CASC
is one of eight regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers under the Department of
the Interior (DOI) managed by the USGS National Climate Adaptation Science Center
(NCASC).
At the Arizona Institute for Resilience, we turn science into actionable, community-oriented solutions. Our focus is resilience,
the capacity to respond to environmental change in innovative ways by adapting toward
more sustainable and equitable outcomes. We bring together researchers, educators,
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solutions to the many environmental and resilience challenges we all face today.
What Climate Change Means for Arizona (EPA fact sheet)
Climate Change in Guam: Indicators and Considerations for Key Sectors is one in a series of new PIRCA reports aimed at assessing the state of knowledge
about climate change indicators, impacts, and adaptive capacity of the US-Affiliated
Pacific Islands and the Hawaiian archipelago. Authors from the University of Guam
and the East-West Center色视频下载攁long with more than 30 technical contributors from local
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Guam PIRCA report.
The vision of the Pacific Research on Island Solutions for Adaptation (RISA) is resilient and sustainable Pacific Island communities using climate information
to manage risks and support practical decision-making about climate variability and
change.
The Climate Change Resiliency Commission was created under the Executive Order 2019-19, signed by Gov. Leon Guerrero in August
2019, to develop a strategy in climate change resiliency and reduce greenhouse gas
emissions. Review the Executive Order below to learn more on the integration of climate
change resiliency.
Sea Level Rise Projection Map 色视频下载 Guam
What Climate Change Means for Guam
Fact sheet from the EPA
The overarching goal of the Hawaii Climate Data Portal (HCDP) is to provide streamlined access to high-quality reliable climate data and information
for the State Of Hawai色视频下载榠. This includes the production of both near-real-time monthly
rainfall and daily temperature maps and a user-friendly tool to visualize and download
them. Easy access to high quality climate data, information and products through the
HCDP allows researchers to focus more time on their analyses and less time on data
collection and processing. It also provides the broader community with access to information
that would otherwise be inaccessible due to technical limitations. Finally, centralizing
data and information helps to create more of a holistic environment for environmental
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and state-of-the-art climate adaptation science for a wide audience, including scientists
and natural and cultural resource managers, to learn about climate adaptation research
and science-to-management applications in Hawai驶i, the US-Affiliated Pacific Islands,
and beyond.
The Hawai色视频下载榠 Climate Data Portal: From soup to nuts with Dr. Ryan Longman, East-West Center
After four years of development, the Hawai色视频下载榠 Climate Data Portal (HCDP) was officially
launched in March 2022 with the goal of providing a central location for streamlined
access to climate data and resources for the State of Hawai驶i. Since that time, efforts
are ongoing to develop a range of new tools and data products and to improve the overall
experience for end users. In this presentation, Dr. Ryan Longman will look back at
how the HCDP got here, introduce new products and features, and discuss future HCDP
opportunities.
What Climate Change Means for Hawai色视频下载檌 (EPA fact sheet)
The Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems develops innovative ideas and solutions to the many challenges of current food systems.
Taking a holistic and transdisciplinary approach, the Center seeks to facilitate research,
education, public engagement, community-strengthening and policy reform to support
sustainable food systems. The Swette Center is the focal point for food systems work
at ASU.
Food Security in the Western US and Pacific Territories.
Guam Climate Smart Agriculture. Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) is an integrative approach developed by the FAO
aimed at helping guide actions to reorient agricultural systems to ensure food security
and effectively support sustainable communities and livelihoods in a changing climate.
Drought and Vegetation Monitoring Climate Engine, with support from NOAA色视频下载檚 National Integrated Drought Information
System, is partnering with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to guide drought planning
on BLM-managed lands.
Climate Engine provides satellite and climate data in a user-friendly manner to facilitate water
conservation, wildfire risk management, agricultural productivity monitoring, and
ecological restoration.
Climate Change Impacts on Agriculture and Food Supply
National overview from the EPA
Food Security and Climate Change in 色视频下载
Overview from the USDA Northwest Climate Hub
Climate change could enable 色视频下载 to grow more of its own food 色视频下载 now is the time
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Advanced USDA Food and Climate Symposium: Student-led Exploration of Issues and Opportunities
NextGen Scholars and Interns who participated in the Climate Symposium in April 2024 should register for this symposium. In this course, students will explore current challenges to food security and land management through discussions based on news, research, and personal experiences. They will compare these challenges by region, considering factors like climate, culture, and economics. Students will also collaborate to develop solutions, incorporating USDA efforts, Indigenous knowledge, and insights from their academic backgrounds. Students are encouraged to review the Introductory Resources (see above) to refresh their understanding of previous topics and deepen their comprehension.
| Symposium | Registration | Date | 色视频下载 Time | Arizona Time | Hawaii-Aleutian Time | Guam Time |
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| Advanced USDA Food and Climate Symposium: Student-led Exploration of Issues and Opportunities |
Thursday, October 10 | 3 - 5 PM | 4 - 6 PM | 2 - 3 PM | 9 AM - 11 AM |
Advanced Resources
Coming Soon
For Next Gen Inquires:
Jay Clapeck
NextGen Coordinator
Cooperative Extension Service
1751 Tanana Loop(Forestry Building), Fairbanks, 色视频下载 99775-6180
learn more
See UAF NextGen Website HERE
This work is supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.