[SEMCO] Reminder: EBM Tools Webinar: Educating the Public about Climate Change Threats Using Role-Play Simulations, October 30 at 1 pm US EDT/10 am US PDT/5 pm GMT

Wed Oct 29 15:11:00 EDT 2014

The Ecosystem-Based Management (EBM) Tools Network<http://www.ebmtools.org/> and OpenChannels.org<http://www.openchannels.org/> are pleased to announce that they will host a webinar on Educating the Public about Climate Change Threats Using Role-Play Simulations: The New England Climate Adaptation Project presented by Carri Hulet of The Consensus Building Institute, Tonna-Marie Surgeon-Rogers of Waquoit Bay NERR, and Steve Miller of Great Bay NERR. The presentation will be held Thursday, October 30, at 1 pm US EDT/10 am US PDT/5 pm GMT. A description of the webinar and registration link are below.

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Educating the Public about Climate Change Threats Using Role-Play Simulations: The New England Climate Adaptation Project

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Educating the Public about Climate Change Threats Using Role-Play Simulations: The New England Climate Adaptation Project by Carri Hulet of The Consensus Building Institute, Tonna-Marie Surgeon-Rogers of Waquoit Bay NERR, and Steve Miller of Great Bay NERR

Role-play simulations are experiential exercises that help community residents and decision-makers learn more about the scientific or technical issues being debated in various public policy controversies, such as whether and how to adapt to the risks associated with climate change. The New England Climate Adaptation Project (NECAP), a partnership of the Consensus Building Institute, the MIT Science Impact Collaborative, and the National Estuarine Research Reserve System, is working with four at-risk coastal New England communities to: 1) assess local climate change risks, 2) identify key challenges and opportunities for adaptation, and 3) test the use of role-play simulations as a means to educate the public about climate change threats and to help communities explore ways of decreasing their vulnerability and enhancing their resilience to climate change impacts. As part of this project, science-based role-play simulations were developed for each of the four partner municipalities. Tailored specifically for each community, these simulations were designed to engage participants in a mock decision-making process about a key climate change risk facing their community, such as the possibility of severe sea level rise and related impacts on coastal infrastructure. This webinar will discuss the development and use of these simulations in two of these communities. [If you are interested in conducting one of these role-play simulations in your town, workplace, or classroom, the full package of materials is available through http://necap.scripts.

This webinar is co-sponsored by OpenChannels.org and EcoAdapt.

Title:

Educating the Public about Climate Change Threats Using Role-Play Simulations: The New England Climate Adaptation Project

Date:

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Time:

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 8, 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Mac®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.6 or newer

Mobile attendees
Required: iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phone or Android tablet

Other upcoming EBM Tools Network events below:

Thursday, October 30, 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT/5 pm GMT
Educating the Public about Climate Change Threats Using Role-Play Simulations: The New England Climate Adaptation Project by Carri Hulet of The Consensus Building Institute, Tonna-Marie Surgeon-Rogers of Waquoit Bay NERR, and Steve Miller of Great Bay NERR. Role-play simulations are experiential exercises that help community residents and decision-makers learn more about the scientific or technical issues being debated in various public policy controversies, such as whether and how to adapt to the risks associated with climate change. The New England Climate Adaptation Project (NECAP), a partnership of the Consensus Building Institute, the MIT Science Impact Collaborative, and the National Estuarine Research Reserve System, is working with four at-risk coastal New England communities to: 1) assess local climate change risks, 2) identify key challenges and opportunities for adaptation, and 3) test the use of role-play simulations as a means to educate the public about climate change threats and to help communities explore ways of decreasing their vulnerability and enhancing their resilience to climate change impacts. As part of this project, science-based role-play simulations were developed for each of the four partner municipalities. Tailored specifically for each community, these simulations were designed to engage participants in a mock decision-making process about a key climate change risk facing their community, such as the possibility of severe sea level rise and related impacts on coastal infrastructure. Simulations were based upon local climate change projections, risk assessments, and in-depth discussions with key community members and public officials in each town or city. This webinar will discuss the development and use of these simulations in two of these communities. [If you are interested in conducting one of these role-play simulations in your town, workplace, or classroom, the full package of materials is available through http://necap.scripts.mit.edu/necap/simulations.] Learn more about the New England Climate Adaptation Project at http://necap.mit.edu/necap. Webinar co-sponsored by the OpenChannels.org, the EBM Tools Network, and EcoAdapt. Register for the webinar at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/889878488.

Tuesday, November 25, Noon EST/9 am PST/5 pm GMT
Making Blue Carbon Work: Building Blue Carbon Projects and the GEF Blue Forests Project by Steven Lutz and Christian Neumann of GRID-Arendal. Blue carbon projects can work! A new report entitled ‘Building Blue Carbon Projects: An Introductory Guide’ showcases how using the value of carbon stored and sequestered in marine and coastal ecosystems can support conservation and sustainable management. This report aims to stimulate the discussion around projects that use a blue carbon approach, while also highlighting common blue carbon project elements and key issues from existing projects. Presented within the report are several case studies, including the Global Environment Facility's Blue Forests Project. This four-year global project is in its inception phase and aims to demonstrate how the values of carbon and other ecosystem services can be used to stimulate improved and sustainable ecosystem management. The project will be discussed in further detail in this webinar. Download ‘Building Blue Carbon Projects: An Introductory Guide’ at: http://bluecarbonportal.org/blog/blue-carbon-projects-can-work-new-report-shows<http://bluecarbonportal.org/blog/blue-carbon-projects-can-work-new-report-shows/>. Register for the webinar at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/425335801.

Best wishes for your work,
Sarah Carr
Network Coordinator
Ecosystem-Based Management Tools Network<http://www.ebmtools.org>
Mailing address: NatureServe, 4600 N Fairfax Dr, 7th Floor, Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703.908.1892
E-mail: sarah_carr at natureserve.org<mailto:sarah_carr at natureserve.org>

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