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The American Society of Adaptation Professionals (ASAP) supports and connects professionals to better prepare for climate change. ASAP helps members strengthen their professional network, exchange best practices and practical advice, and accelerate innovation-all leading to a more equitable and effective climate adaptation practice.
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Walnut Way Conservation Corp: Blue Skies Landscaping
In Lindsay Heights, an African American neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI. Walnut Way Conservation Corp. is building community resilience through their program, Blue Skies Landscaping. Specializing in green infrastructure projects, Blue Skies focuses on beautifying vacant lots, residential, and commercial properties while reducing storm water pollution. Walnut Way employs community members, leading to economic opportunity in…
Read More Resilient DC: A Strategy to Thrive in the Face of Change
DC is boldly moving their resilience strategy forward. After two years of iterative engagement with residents, the capital city’s unique approach includes one of our ...
Read More Fayette and Kanawha Counties Improve CRS Ratings
West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) recently recognized the counties of Fayette and Kanawha in their efforts towards fostering more disaster-resistant ...
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A Message from ASAP’s 2025-2026 Board President John Phillips
Dear Fellow Climate Adaptation Professionals, This letter is to introduce the ASAP Board of Directors. I am deeply honored to be the President of the Board and wish to express my gratitude to the Board election transition committee, our past board members, and the new board members who have volunteered to lead ASAP through this next chapter. As we enter this new chapter, we recognize the field faces unprecedented challenges, and the Board is committed to working with ASAP members and staff to navigate these troubling times together. Many of us on the board have experienced similar circumstances in the past when changing times confronted the field – and as climate practitioners we must ourselves remain resilient and adapt to ...
Read More A Year of Impact: Reflections on ASAP’s 2024 Projects and Programs
As we draw near the end of 2024, it’s a perfect opportunity to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments and milestones of the past year. At ASAP, ...
Read More Celebrating the Leading with Equity in Adaptation Program: Building Climate Resilience in Houston
On November 8, ASAP concluded the Leading with Equity in Adaptation ("LEAP") Program, a partnership with the Houston Advanced Research Center ("HARC"). The milestone was ...
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