Applications are open for the 2021 Virtual Facilitated Communities of Practice

Applications are now open

Apply now! There are a limited number of spots available and the selection process has already begun.

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We are selecting applications in order to ensure a diverse range of participants in this virtual Climate Preparedness Communities of Practice event. It is important that every demographic of our targeted audience is included to create a roadmap that is representative of the region.

AUNE, in partnership with NOAA and the Island Institute present the

2021 Virtual Local Solutions:

Climate Preparedness Communities of Practice

March 16-May 6, 2021

These are unprecedented times, and we are all trying to navigate them. Crisis usually brings us together to forge a path forward, but these times are different. We are working in isolation, figuring out a way to build new relationships and communities in a context of inequity, climate impacts and a public health crisis. We need your voice included in the way forward out of this chaos. It is imperative you join this conversation to ensure we have an equitable and climate resilient roadmap for the future of our region.

This facilitated community of practice (FCoP) will kick-off on March 16th 2021 with our Keynote Speaker, Victoria Hermann. The FCoP will continue meeting 1-2 times a week until the final convening on May 6, 2021. Participants are expected to attend all meetings associated with one of the four possible topics they sign up for. Participants will explore how to ensure the following community topics are equitable and climate resilient: Affordable and Accessible Housing, Sustainable Transportation and Mobility, Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy People, and Strong Local Economy and Green Workforce Development.

Participants who attend can expect to:

Create a roadmap for policy and decision makers to implement equitable climate resilience throughout the New England region in a collaborative and coordinated strategic approach;
Develop mastery of integrating equity into all resilience/adaptation/mitigation concepts;
Identify clear next steps for regional and local resilience planning/implementation;
Engage in peer-to-peer learning and networking;
Establish a regional network of practitioners with a focus on pursuing adaptation and resilience strategies;
Develop a vision among the participants for how the community of practice can be continued.

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The first round of applications will be processed and selected by January 15th. There will be a final round on of applicants selected on February 15th. In order to increase your chances of being selected, we advise you apply by 12/31. After the selection process you will be notified if you were selected and can then complete the registration form and payment.

Don't miss your chance to join this conversation to ensure we have an equitable and climate resilient roadmap for the future of our region.