Biodiversity and Climate Change Assessment: Engagement Opportunities

Engagement opportunities regarding the USGS-led Biodiversity and Climate Change Assessment.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has been working with a team of Authors and an independent Guidance Committee to develop the Biodiversity & Climate Change Assessment (BCCA). The National Center will be hosting and coordinating opportunities in September and October 2024 to share updates on the Assessment and to hear your perspectives.

Please join us for these upcoming events to discuss progress on the BCCA and hear your perspectives on these topics.

Panel Discussion on Innovative Solutions, Behavior Change, and Actionability

Panelists:

Maria Carmen Lemos, University of Michigan (USA) | Co-Chair

Aparna Bamzai-Dodson, Assistant Regional Administrator of the North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (NC CASC), US Geological Survey (USA) | Coordinating Lead Author

Eduardo Brondizio, Indiana University Bloomington, Department of Anthropology (USA) | Guidance Committee

October 11^th

11am-1pm Pacific Time

2pm-4pm Eastern Time

Panel Discussion on US Policy Implementation

Panelists:

John Bradford, Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NWCASC) & Southwest Biological Science Center, US Geological Survey (USA) | Co-Chair

Leona K Svancara, Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC), US Geological Survey (USA) | Coordinating Lead Author

David Reidmiller, Director, Climate Center, Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GRMI) | Guidance Committee

October 15^th

11am-1pm Pacific Time

2pm-4pm Eastern Time

Panel Discussion on Indigenous Peoples’ Issues

October 24^th

10am-12pm Pacific Time

1pm-3pm Eastern Time

Please contact gc@udall.gov if you have any further questions, issues with registration, or you would like to host an event.

Affiliate Events

Additionally, the BCCA Guidance Committee members and other affiliated parties are hosting virtual dialogues and panel sessions to discuss the Assessment during the Public Comment period. These affiliated sessions are open to the public.

National Wildlife Federation: Dive into the heart of conservation with the National Wildlife Federation's exclusive session on insect pollinator preservation. This is your chance to explore the groundbreaking insights of the draft of the Biodiversity and Climate Change Assessment. Engage with other leading insect pollinator experts and contribute your perspectives. Join us for an enlightening experience that promises to deepen your understanding and passion for environmental protection. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation shaping our planet's future.

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://nwf-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtdu-grD8tG9zxdLa1egQQCB6kv7i2urh7

This event is hosted by the National Wildlife Federation. Please forward questions to: MonarchRecovery@nwf.org

October 30, 2024 01:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

The following Virtual Informational sessions were held in September to provide a more in depth overview of the BCCA. You can hear recordings of these sessions at the links below:

BCCA Indigenous Issues Overview, Friday September 13, 10am-12pm PT/1-3pm ET

Speakers:

Kyle Whyte, University of Michigan (USA), Co-Chair

Gwen Bridge, Gwen Bridge Consulting (Canada), Coordinating Lead Author

View Recording: Biodiversity & Climate Change Assessment: Informational Webinar on Indigenous Issues (youtube.com)

BCCA General Overview, Thursday September 19, 11am-1pm PT/2-4pm ET

Speakers:

Stephanie Aktipis, Department of State (USA), Co-Chair

John Bradford, Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, US Geological Survey (USA), Co-Chair

View Recording: Biodiversity & Climate Change Assessment: Informational Webinar (youtube.com)

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