Biodiversity and Climate Change Assessment: Engagement Opportunities

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has been working with a team of Authors and an independent Guidance Committee to develop the Biodiversity & Climate Change Assessment (BCCA). The National Center will be hosting and coordinating opportunities in September and October 2024 to share updates on the Assessment and to hear your perspectives. 

Please join us in September at our virtual information sessions to learn more about updates on the BCCA and future engagement opportunities. Join us at the links below:

Virtual Information Sessions

• BCCA Indigenous Issues Overview, Friday September 13, 10am-12pm PT/1-3pm ET
  • Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FPawZhPMT0CVpNAw9bbkQQ
  • Speakers: 
    • Kyle Whyte, University of Michigan (USA), Co-Chair
    • Gwen Bridge, Gwen Bridge Consulting (Canada), Coordinating Lead Author
• BCCA General Overview, Thursday September 19, 11am-1pm PT/2-4pm ET
  • Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GP-_z0qsSfKOK5N07xNM4w
  • Speakers: 
    • Stephanie Aktipis, Department of State (USA), Co-Chair
    • John Bradford, Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, US Geological Survey (USA), Co-Chair

Virtual Panel Discussions

There will also be multiple virtual discussions in October featuring panelists involved with the Assessment and will provide a deeper dive discussion of how the assessment relates to specific topics. These sessions will be held in conjunction with the Public Comment period for the First Review of the draft Assessment. Join us to hear from experts and share your perspectives:

Additionally, our Guidance Committee members will be hosting virtual dialogues and panel sessions to discuss the Assessment in October. Dates and links to these affiliated sessions will be made available soon. 

Please contact gc@udall.gov for any further questions or issues with registration.

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