Nov 7, 2022
In episode 175 of America Adapts, Doug Parsons hosts early career adaptation professionals. We learn their educational background; what inspired them to get into the adaptation space; what climate impacts and geographic regions they are most interested in making a difference; do they think there are enough adaptation professional advancement opportunities; what adaptation work they want to be doing in 20 years; and what unique skills do they bring to the resilience space. Fantastic conversation with the next generation of adaptation professionals!
Topics covered:
- Educational background of early career adaptation professionals.
- What inspired these professionals to go into adaptation.
- What climate impacts and regions are people interested in?
- What are adaptation education gaps?
- Are there professional development opportunities in adaptation?
- What adaptation resources are recommended.
- What do they want to be doing in 20 years.
- What are some unique adaptation skills they bring to the sector.
Guests in this Episode:
- Dolly Na-Yemeh – Climate Adaptation Specialist with South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center
- Brian Watts - Principal Associate, The Pew Charitable Trust
- Megan Holcomb - Director of Services, Planet | Climate Action Systems
- Cameron Adams - Senior Policy Associate, Wildfire Resilience, The Nature Conservancy
- Caitlin Rottler – Climate Adaptation Specialist with South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center
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