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Contact: Contact Page Agenda: The program will focus on the intercommunication of the most recent developments in wetland science, practice, and policy between the different sectors of SWS. The meeting forum will encourage collaboration and partnerships among wetland researchers, practitioners, managers, and policy-makers, with the overall goal of improving wetland science. Agenda Link

Date/Time:  June 4-8, 2018 Location: The Washington Hilton 1919 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20009 Contact: Christina Chiu, Registration 250-363-6878 christina@pices.int Julia Yazvenko, Web Administrator/Absracts 250-363-6878 secretariat@pices.int Agenda: The 4th International Symposium will bring together experts from around the world to better understand climate impacts on ocean ecosystems – and how to respond. By convening a series of integrated discussions amongst an interdisciplinary group of ocean-oriented scientists, the Symposium will facilitate the synthesis of information on how climate-related changes will…

Contact: Contact Page   Agenda: What started as a small, daylong gathering in 2001 is now Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW), the nation’s premier annual conference examining current marine, coastal, and Great Lakes policy issues. Convened by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation every June, CHOW brings together national and global stakeholders to address pressing science, conservation, and management issues facing our ocean and Great Lakes. This year’s conference takes place over two days and includes high-level plenaries from ocean visionaries…

Contact: Laura Dwulet, WRMA Executive Director, ldwulet@kellencompany.com David Bernstein, WRM Member Services, dbernstein@kellencompany.com WRMA Offices Tel: +1 202 289-3800 Fax: +1 202 591 2445 Agenda: Join the Weather Risk Management Association and its growing network of global weather risk professionals for three days of discussion, debate and dialogue in Miami! This dynamic event includes two networking events, multiple networking breaks, and sessions designed for open communication and collaboration.

Date/Time: June 11-14, 2018 Registration Deadline: N/A Contact: N/A Agenda: N/A Link: N/A

Date/Time: June 19, 12:30-4:00 PM July 17, 12:30-4:00 PM August 22, 12:30-4:00 PM Sept. 18, 12:30-4:00 PM October 23,12:30-4:00 PM Nov. 13, 12:30-4:00 PM Dec. 18, 12:30-4:00 PM Location: Marathon Government Center Commission Chambers 2798 Overseas Hwy. Marathon, Florida 33050 Contact: Alicia Betancourt, UF, IFAS County Education Director 305-453-8774,  betancourt-alicia@monroecounty-fl.gov Agenda: The purpose of the Climate Change Advisory Committee is to make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding appropriate mitigation and adaptation policies needed to address climate change…

Hosted By: Resiliency Florida.   Date/Time: June 27, 12018 at 8:00 am    Location: Hyatt Regency 9801 International Dr. Orlando, FL 32819 Contact: Kristin Jacobs kj@kristinjacobs.com

Hosted By: Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact   Contact: http://www.southeastfloridaclimatecompact.org/contact-us/   Agenda: This one-day workshop addresses the critical need for Southeast Florida to plan redevelopment and recovery strategies prior to experiencing the shocks and stressors of extreme weather events. Professionals working in emergency management, urban planning, sustainability, and resilience will learn about and discuss ways to strengthen the region’s resilience by improving the post-disaster redevelopment planning process. The workshop will also focus on how climate resilience efforts can be integrated into…