Iowa Climate Change Briefing and Discussion

Monday February 16, Des Moines

The University of Iowa Center for Global and Regional Environmental Research and a variety of co-sponsoring organizations invite you to a climate change briefing and discussion to highlight the recent report of the Iowa Climate Change Advisory Council.

The briefing and discussion will take place on Monday, February 16, 6:00-7:30 pm at the Iowa State Historical Building Auditorium, 600 East Locust in Des Moines.

The meeting will be an opportunity to learn more about climate change science its potential impacts on Iowa, as well as learn about the recent options detailed in the work of the Iowa Climate Change Advisory Council report and participate in an informal discussion about climate change and next steps.

Iowa Climate Change Briefing and Discussion

Monday, February 16, 6:00-7:30 pm, Iowa State Historical Building, Auditorium

Agenda

  • Welcome
    Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie, Richard Leopold, Director, Iowa Department of Natural Resources
  • Climate Science and Assessment of Climate Change for Iowa
    Eugene S. Takle, Director, Climate Change Initiative, Professor of Atmospheric Science, Professor of Agricultural Meteorology, Department of Agronomy, Iowa State University
  • Brief overview of the Iowa Climate Change Advisory Council's Report
    Jerry Schnoor - Co-director, University of Iowa Center for Global and Regional Environmental Research and Chairman, Iowa Climate Change Advisory Council
  • What are our next steps?
    Interactive discussion with key legislators, ICCAC members and the audience
  • Wrap-up
  • Adjourn for light refreshments

Climate Change Briefing and Discussion Co-Sponsors

For more information or questions contact Joe Bolkcom, Outreach and Community Education Director, UI Center for Global and Regional Environmental Research at joe-bolkcom@uiowa.edu or 319-353-2681.