Incorporating the RAD (Resist-Accept-Direct) Framework into Resource Management Planning: Scenario Planning and RAD
In this webinar, the speakers will provide an overview of scenario-based adaptation, including how tools like scenario planning and RAD can and are being used for a variety of climate adaptation applications, spanning qualitative and quantitative methods and exploratory to decision-oriented uses. It is part of the webinar series: "Incorporating the RAD (Resist-Accept-Direct) Framework into Resource Management Planning".
Webinar Date
October 22, 2026 at 3 PM ET
Webinar Series Summary
The National CASC is hosting a quarterly webinar series on the RAD (Resist-Accept-Direct) framework, a tool that helps resource managers make informed choices for responding to change. This series focuses on examples of RAD implementation and reflects on practical applications of RAD concepts.
Webinar Summary
This webinar will provide an overview of scenario-based adaptation, including how tools like scenario planning and RAD can and are being used for a variety of climate adaptation applications, spanning qualitative and quantitative methods and exploratory to decision-oriented uses.
More about the Speakers
Brian Miller is a USGS Research Ecologist with the North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center. He focuses on developing and applying scenario planning, ecological simulation modeling, and related tools to help partners navigate climate change impacts and adaptation options.
Wylie Carr is a planning specialist for the National Park Service Climate Change Response Program. He works with parks to incorporate climate change into management plans for natural and cultural resources, facilities, and visitor use.
Angela Boag is the Climate Resiliency Policy Lead for Colorado Parks and Wildlife in the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. Angela also has diverse experience in the private, nonprofit and academic sectors as a consultant and research scientist.
Kyra Clark-Wolf is an assistant professor at Utah State University in the Wildland Resources department. Her work focuses on the effects of changing climate and disturbance regimes in terrestrial ecosystems and how natural resource management can respond to those changes.
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In this webinar, the speakers will provide an overview of scenario-based adaptation, including how tools like scenario planning and RAD can and are being used for a variety of climate adaptation applications, spanning qualitative and quantitative methods and exploratory to decision-oriented uses. It is part of the webinar series: "Incorporating the RAD (Resist-Accept-Direct) Framework into Resource Management Planning".
Webinar Date
October 22, 2026 at 3 PM ET
Webinar Series Summary
The National CASC is hosting a quarterly webinar series on the RAD (Resist-Accept-Direct) framework, a tool that helps resource managers make informed choices for responding to change. This series focuses on examples of RAD implementation and reflects on practical applications of RAD concepts.
Webinar Summary
This webinar will provide an overview of scenario-based adaptation, including how tools like scenario planning and RAD can and are being used for a variety of climate adaptation applications, spanning qualitative and quantitative methods and exploratory to decision-oriented uses.
More about the Speakers
Brian Miller is a USGS Research Ecologist with the North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center. He focuses on developing and applying scenario planning, ecological simulation modeling, and related tools to help partners navigate climate change impacts and adaptation options.
Wylie Carr is a planning specialist for the National Park Service Climate Change Response Program. He works with parks to incorporate climate change into management plans for natural and cultural resources, facilities, and visitor use.
Angela Boag is the Climate Resiliency Policy Lead for Colorado Parks and Wildlife in the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. Angela also has diverse experience in the private, nonprofit and academic sectors as a consultant and research scientist.
Kyra Clark-Wolf is an assistant professor at Utah State University in the Wildland Resources department. Her work focuses on the effects of changing climate and disturbance regimes in terrestrial ecosystems and how natural resource management can respond to those changes.
Webinar Recording
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