Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Post

American Planning Association researchers Joseph DeAngelis, AICP and Scarlet Andrzejczak joined the Consortium for Scenario Planning 2024 Conference last week to present on scenario planning as a tool for hazard mitigation and climate adaptation. Joseph outlined a four-step cycle for planning around hazard mitigation, while Scarlet shared APA case studies. Looking to explore these intersections? The Consortium for Scenario Planning invites proposals for applications of exploratory scenario planning processes in communities to address disaster recovery and resilience.  Apply by February 16: https://lnkd.in/eZnZ_r3b

Swanfall Strategies recently teamed up with the Chesapeake Bay Trust to explore creating new pathways for workforce development of mid level professionals in roles that support green job initiatives. This project is in response to the goals outlined in Maryland's Climate Pollution Reduction Plan and intends to connect the state's climate and workforce goals through preparing Marylanders for high-demand climate jobs. Did you know, Maryland is on its way to achieving one of the most ambitious climate goals in the country and plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045? Getting to net-zero is also expected to produce a net gain of 27,400 jobs over the next 8 years!

Big News for Earth Day 🌎🌲 The American Climate Corps is officially accepting applications! This is an historic step towards a more sustainable and resilient future. With more than 2,000 positions available across 36 states, DC, and Puerto Rico—and plans to expand to 20,000 this year—there's a wide range of opportunities for those passionate about conservation, clean energy, community resilience, and making a real impact on climate change. The American Climate Corps offers a unique chance to gain hands-on experience, learn valuable skills, and contribute to crucial environmental projects, and CivicSpark is proud to be an Implementing Partner. Our applications are open through June 14th -- join our upcoming informational webinar on May 2nd! https://bit.ly/fellowmay2 See positions now at ClimateCorps.gov and help tackle the climate crisis, one action at a time. Together, we can change the way we work for the world. #AmericanClimateCorps #ClimateCorpsUS #ClimateAction #EarthDay #ClimateCorps #Sustainability #CleanEnergyJobs #CareerOpportunity #MakeADifference 

In case you didn't know, Biden launched the Climate Corps website which will have 200+ jobs for budding environmentalists that want to get a jump start on their career! Read more from NPR below. #climatecorps #environmentaljobs #outdoorjobs

In case you didn't know, Biden launched the Climate Corps website which will have 200+ jobs for budding environmentalists that want to get a jump start on their career! Read more from NPR below. #climatecorps #environmentaljobs #outdoorjobs

Affected by the problem of urban heat? Take our 2-minute survey and help your city stay cool.☀️ 👉 https://lnkd.in/eagKb2v6 👈 Whether you’re a government worker, community member, or simply someone who cares about your local community, your input is invaluable! Thanks from Climatebase fellows, cohort 6 working on #urbanheat adapatatipn and resilience planning solutions and how cities can implement #climateaction! 🌆

Climate Change from a Coastal perspective - Oregon focused. There has been news saying that the 20th century infrastructure is not made for 21st century climate and this is an extract from a newspaper that states "Climate change is accelerating sea-level rise (SLR) and, with coastal urbanisation increasing worldwide, cliff erosion on rocky coasts is an immediate hazard to human lives, property and infrastructure in these locations." This is another STEM Positive Disruptor - MIA conversation with special guest, Dr. Felicia Olmeta-Schult. Assistant Professor of Practice; Coastal Hazards Specialist, Oregon Sea Grant Extension Coastal Hazards Specialist at Oregon State University. She is originally from Corsica, a French island in the Mediterranean Sea. She is an environmental and social scientist. In her current role, she is addresses these coastal issues and facilitates solution across all Oregon state, working with diverse community partners to increase the resilience of Oregon coastal communities to the impacts of climate change and natural hazards. She facilitates solutions collaboratively with various stakeholder groups at the intersection of science, society, and policy, in a sound, just, inclusive, and equitable way. Her role is so broad and involves diversity of projects, but it is also outreach, educating and engagement with the communities I am celebrating Dr. Olmeta-Schults for what she is doing and what she has achieved thus far and her vision for the future for the Oregon Sea Grant program My takeaway from the conversation: 1. Building relationships, Building Trust and Partnership is vital 2. Having a vision of hope is important, engaging the communities to be involved with solutions for now and future 3. You have to tackle these issues from different levels and perspective. There is more, please listen to podcast, Like, Subscribe, Comment  @STEM.Positive.Disruptor  and share with your networks. I also want to thank everyone for all your support, I hope you will continue to support us in the future too. This platform is to Educate, Raise awareness, Demystify and Change Perception about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and make it more accessible to the public. Show the diverse roles, the benefits and impact of STEM in our world. Felicia Olmeta-Schult

REASON FOR HOPE I am frequently asked how I maintain hope in the midst of our many urgent planetary crises. My answer is always the same. I have hope because I know spectacular people working for a better future. Dr. Heidi Roop is one of those people. "Heidi Roop, Director of the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP), is joining the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy on a temporary assignment as the Assistant Director for Climate Services. She will also serve as Deputy Director for Services with the U.S. Global Change Research Program. Roop is an assistant professor of climate science and Extension specialist at the University of Minnesota. Her one-year post in Washington, D.C., begins this week. #ClimateAction #HopeInLeadership #planetaryhealth

As cities around the country continue to face damage from severe climate events and the demands of meeting housing supply needs, localities will need to approach meeting their needs through integrated and interconnected efforts and policies. However, few small- and mid-size cities today are pursuing and aligning their climate and housing in tandem, missing key opportunities to advance critical goals. Join the NYU Furman Center’s Housing Solutions Lab's Claudia Aiken, Director of New Research Partnerships, and Aisha Balogun, Special Projects Associate, for a discussion of city-level strategies that policymakers from localities with populations between 50,000 and 500,000 can pursue to leverage new and existing housing policies toward climate action. Register here ➡ https://lnkd.in/eFXSVWHa #climate #housing #research #housingpolicy #resilience

If this map is accurate, Michigan is going to be the California of the 21st century. https://lnkd.in/exwcrydE