July 16-17, 2019 | Costa Mesa, CA

Communities increasingly realize the need for adaptation strategies, but many are unsure where to begin. This two-day training provides a thorough grounding and practical skills for incorporating adaptation strategies into planning processes.

You will learn how to

Apply the basic elements of an adaptation planning framework to organize future preparedness efforts
Translate climate science into impacts on local community assets
Practice a qualitative approach to scope and compile a vulnerability assessment, and describe how to apply the results
Identify, compare, and prioritize locally relevant adaptation strategies and actions
Describe implementation options for different strategies
Recognize the importance of stakeholder involvement in adaptation planning and demonstrate the applicability of engagement processes and tools

Continuing Education Credits: Participants are eligible for continuing education credits through the American Institute of Certified Planners and Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) professional certifications.

Who should attend? The course is designed for planners, public works staff, floodplain managers, hazard mitigation planners, sustainability managers, emergency managers, and coastal resource managers.

Space is limited | Secure your spot today

Refreshments & lunch provided

For further information contact: Dani Boudreau at danielle.boudreau@ghd.com or Nick Sadrpour at sadrpour@usc.edu.

July 16-17, 2019 | Costa Mesa, CA

Space is limited | Secure your spot today

Refreshments & lunch provided

Sponsors

Adaptation Planning for Communities