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Climate Action Plan

The fight against climate change requires broad mobilization, and Cooperative Extension stands poised to make a difference. How can we mobilize the U.S. Cooperative Extension system to quickly and effectively contribute to climate change solutions? This subgroup dives into how we can harness the strength of our network to swiftly and effectively implement solutions.

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Virtual Training for National Impacts Database - October 30

The National Impacts Database (NIDB) is an important platform for documenting and demonstrating the collective impacts of land-grant university teaching, research, and Extension. On October 30, 2024 | 2:00-3:00pm ET the NIDB Team will host a NIDB Virtual Training. This session is for Extension professions new and returning inputters to the National Impacts Database (NIDB), and will cover the basics of the NIDB, how submitted statements are used, and how to write effective impact statements. ...

Climate Resilience Game Changers Assessment

The White House has released the Climate Resilience Game Changers Assessment! This document catalyzes American innovation in climate resilience by identifying a set of specific technologies and solutions for which targeted investments could have potential to help the Nation prepare of climate change in game-changing ways. There is an 'actionable climate data and information' section highlighting efforts to connect producers and users of climate services and information. ...

Register for Climate Action Plan Work Sessions!

The Climate PAT is hosting two work sessions to discuss implementation. These sessions will focus on identifying short-term activities that don't require funding, and longer-term initiatives that require additional funding. You are invited to join these sessions. To make the most of this time please review the Climate Action Plan beforehand. Your input is invaluable as we work together to implement this plan. Registration is required and all Extension professionals and partners are welcome...

Cooperative Extension System Unveils Climate Action Plan White Paper

In partnership with the Extension Climate Program Action Team, the Extension Foundation, with support from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute on Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) and Iowa State University, leaders from the Cooperative Extension System (CES) have released a Climate Action Plan white paper. This white paper outlines innovative solutions uniquely tailored to combat the climate crisis. This initiative follows a significant gathering of Extension...

Your feedback is needed and appreciated

To better draft the Climate Action Convening whitepaper, we would like your feedback on the 9 Logic Models that came from your time and hard work recently in Tucson. Please provide your input via this FEEDBACK FORM form by 5 p.m. Friday, March 1st. We greatly appreciate your time and attention in providing this feedback and we will be following up with other ways to engage and maintain the momentum!

Welcome to the Climate Action Plan Subgroup!

Thank you for making the commitment to join us in Tucson and continue with us on this journey to leverage the Cooperative Extension Service to address climate issues. As a way to continue to connect, we welcome you to the Climate Action Plan Subgroup! We will use this space to share updates on the process and resources relevant to the Climate Action Plan. You can use it to post resources and questions.

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