Geared toward municipal officials and concerned citizens, the forum provided insight into how climate change is influencing freshwater resources, agricultural productivity, forest composition, human health, and the economy. A moderated panel discussion focused on local resources.
Co-sponsored by Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies and Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Speakers & Presentations
William Schlesinger, President, Cary Institute
The Science Behind Climate Change
Susan Riha, Director, NYS Water Resources Institute, Cornell University
Managing Water Resources as Climate Changes
Gary Lovett, Forest Ecologist, Cary Institute
Climate Impacts on Forests and Ecosystems
David Wolfe, Professor of Horticulture, Cornell University
Farming Success in a Changing Climate
Perry Sheffield, Professor of Pediatrics and Preventative Medicine, Mount Sinai
Climate Change and Human Health
Eban Goodstein, Director, Bard Center for Environmental Policy
Economic and Policy Impacts of Climate Change
Allison Chatrchyan, Environment Program Leader, CCEDC
Responding to Climate Change at the Local Level