Two Day Climate Event Draws Experts from State and Nation

On November 14 and 15, scientists, agencies, and industry gathered at the University of Florida to discuss climate issues.

The two day event began with the Florida Climate Institute Annual Event (click here for event program) on Monday which offered attendees diverse presentations (click here for event presentations) about various climate scenarios for Florida and the impacts on the environment and economy. Many also participated in a communications workshop to better bridge the gap between science, policy, and citizenry. The evening keynotes, Steve Seibert and Virginia Burkett, presented  an interesting balance of social responsibility and climate science. 

On Tuesday, November 15, The State University System of Florida Climate Change Task Force Event (click here for event program) featured Jayantha Obeysekera with a keynote that led to panel discussions with leaders from around the state and country about climate impacts (click here to view presentations).

New White Papers on Climate Released

Climate Scenarios: A Florida-Centric View
Leader: Vasubandhu Misra
Contributors: Elwood Carlson, Robin K. Craig, David Enfield, Benjamin Kirtman, William Landing, Sang-Ki Lee, David Letson, Frank Marks, Jayantha Obeysekera, Mark Powell, Sang-lk Shin

Florida Water Management and Adaptation in the Face of Climate Change
Leaders: Marguerite Koch-Rose, Diana Mitsova-Boneva, and Tara Root
Contributors: Leonard Berry, Frederick Bloetscher, Nicole Hernández Hammer, Jorge Restrepo, Ramesh Teegavarapu

Florida Climate Change Education and Training: SUS Cooperative Plan
Leader: Sebastian Galindo-Gonzalez
Contributors: Leonard Berry, Carolyn Cox, Alana Edwards, Robert Ellingson, Allan Feldman, Tracy A. Irani, James W. Jones, Julie Lambert, Christine Lockhart, Mantha Mehallis, Jeffrey G. Ryan

Florida Biodiversity under a Changing Climate
Leaders: Susan E. Cameron-Devittt, Jennifer R. Seavey
Contributors: Sieara Claytor, Tom Hoctor, Martin Main, Odemari Mbuya, Reed Noss, Corrie Rainyn

Click here for climate education opportunities in the State University System of Florida.