Adapting to Climate with NOAA RISA in the Carolinas and Alaska

The NOAA Climate Program Office’s Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) program invests in research and engagement that expands regional capacity to adapt to climate change in the U.S. RISA’s regional teams build sustained relationships between decision makers and researchers that support collaborative and equitable adaptation to climate risks. In Fiscal Year 2021, the RISA program launched 9 new 5-year RISA teams. 

This webinar series is a venue to introduce each team, discuss major themes and partners, and preview the projects that will advance climate knowledge and adaptation capacity in their regions.

RISA’s Carolinas region includes North Carolina (NC) and South Carolina (SC). The RISA team, Carolinas Collaborative on Climate, Health, and Equity (C3HE), is based at NC State University, the NC State Climate Office, UNC Chapel Hill, Furman University, NC Central University, NC Sea Grant, SC State University, and the NC Museum of Life and Science. 

RISA’s Alaska region includes all parts of the vast state of Alaska. The RISA team, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy (ACCAP), is based at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/89661193580860427

Webinar 2: Adapting to Climate with NOAA RISA in the Carolinas and Alaska

Regions

Carolinas: North Carolina and South Carolina

Carolinas Collaborative on Climate, Health, and Equity (C3HE)

Innovating a Community-Based Resilience Model on Climate and Health Equity in the Carolinas

Institutions: NC State University, the NC State Climate Office, UNC Chapel Hill, Furman University, NC Central University, NC Sea Grant, SC State University, and the NC Museum of Life and Science

Core Themes
Climate, Health, and Equity
Compounding & Concurrent Climate Hazards
Community-Level Climate Literacy
Knowledge to Action
Community-Owned Resilience Collaboratives

Alaska

Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy (ACCAP)

Building Healthy and Thriving Alaskan Communities, Economies, and Ecosystems in a Changing Climate

Institution: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Core Themes
extreme events and impacts
capacity building in support of Tribal resilience

Presenters: Kathie Dello, Director, Carolinas Collaborative on Climate, Health, and Equity (C3HE); Sarah Trainor, Director, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy (ACCAP)