SWAF Day 1
Day one featured an interactive experience exploring the Connecting Wildlands and Communities project, a model for advancing transformational adaptation through interdisciplinary collaboration to support resilience for ecosystems and local communities.
Welcome to SWAF 2021
9:00 AM PT
Climate Science Alliance Executive Director Amber Pairis opened the 2021 Southwest Adaptation Forum with welcoming remarks.
Forum Blessing
9:05 AM PT
Mr. Richard Bugbee (Payoomkawichum) began the 2021 Southwest Adaptation Forum with a welcoming and blessing.
On the Importance of Connecting Wildlands and Communities
9:10 AM PT
Megan Jennings – Conservation Ecologist and Co-Director of San Diego State University's Institute for Ecological Monitoring and Management – introduced the Connecting Wildlands and Communities project and framed the day's sessions.
Connecting Wildlands and Communities Project Overview
9:20 AM PT
The Connecting Wildlands and Communities team provided a brief overview of the project scope, goals, and results.
FIRE: Research and Applications
9:30 AM PT
The Fire Team demonstrated data products, followed by a live panel discussion about research applications for local climate adaptation from both researcher and practitioner perspectives.
Stretch Break
10:40 AM - 10:50 AM PT
WATER: Research and Applications
10:50 AM PT
The Water Team demonstrated data products, followed by a live panel discussion about research applications for local climate adaptation from both researcher and practitioner perspectives.
Lunch Break
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM PT
CLIMATE CHANGE AND NATURAL LANDSCAPES: Research and Applications
12:30 PM PT
The Climate Change and Natural Landscapes Team demonstrated data products, followed by a live panel discussion about research applications for local climate adaptation from both researcher and practitioner perspectives.
Stretch Break
1:40 PM - 1:50 PM PT
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Bridging Boundaries for Climate Adaptation
1:50 PM PT
The Planning Team and members of the Technical Advisory Group shared how they have been working to incorporate the CWC data and tools into their planning efforts in Southern California. A live panel discussion followed, with practitioners from across the southwest sharing how they're integrating science into climate adaptation.
Closing Remarks
3:00 PM PT
Megan Jennings concluded an exciting day of discussions and gave us an idea of what's next.
Stretch Break
3:15 PM - 3:25 PM PT
Southwestern Climate Showcase
3:25 PM PT
Amanda Leinberger of the Southwest Practitioners Adaptation Network unveiled their new networking tool. Attendees were welcomed to the SWAF Climate Showcase which featured opportunities to engage, network, and share.