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A Tale of Two Communities: Simple Steps to Starting with Adaptation

A Tale of Two Communities: Simple Steps to Starting with Adaptation. Chris Keeley Communities & Climate Program Coordinator. I want to hear from you. Climate impacts ?. The Climate Café. Introducing Newfields , NH. Population: ~1,700 Small degree of major infrastructure

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A Tale of Two Communities: Simple Steps to Starting with Adaptation

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  1. A Tale of Two Communities:Simple Steps to Starting with Adaptation Chris Keeley Communities & Climate Program Coordinator

  2. I want to hear from you Climate impacts?

  3. The Climate Café

  4. Introducing Newfields, NH Population: ~1,700 Small degree of major infrastructure Primarily volunteer government

  5. Project timeline

  6. Getting started Work with local leaders. Build relationships. Make a list of participants. Get a mixof people to the table! Newfields Chief of Police & Emergency Management Deputy Director.

  7. Identifying values Dinner, climate change presentation, and discussion.

  8. Talkin’ ‘bout vulnerabilities How could _______ (people, infrastructure, or natural resources) be impacted by more flooding, extreme heat, and more frequent or intense storms? What actions can be taken to address these impacts?

  9. Result: Focus Areas for Action StormwaterManagement Emergency Preparedness

  10. Workgroups get stuff done!

  11. Action Planning SAMPLE

  12. How has the Climate Café been used in other communities?

  13. Introducing Rye, NH Population: 5,200 Extensive wetlands and beaches Primarily volunteer government

  14. The Climate Café – A Starting Point

  15. The Climate Café Given the trends in increased frequency of storms, coastal flooding, and sea- level rise, how might these impacts affect _______ (people, infrastructure or natural resources) in Rye? Who can help do something about these impacts at the local, regional, state, or federal levels?

  16. The Climate Café

  17. The Climate Café Result: A Summary of Local Concerns

  18. Take-home points • Get started today! Begin with local knowledge and values. • Demystifyclimate change -- put it into local words. • Involveeverybody. • Is the Climate Café right for my community? • Low cost • Starting point

  19. Questions?

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