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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.
Adaptation Innovations
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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Local and Regional Hubs Microgrant Projects Making Progress
ASAP is supporting three microgrant projects to catalyze members’ collaborative, place-based climate change adaptation work and stimulate grassroots involvement in the ASAP network. The three project teams have been hard at work since launching their projects this fall. Read on to see where they are now and how you can get involved! One of the main goals of the Hubs Microgrant Program is to activate grassroots engagement across the ASAP network. See something below that interests you? Get in touch with the Project Team, they will be excited to hear from you! Also check out ASAP’s Living List of Networks to tap into additional networks in your local area. Asheville Climate Equity Dialogue Project Goal: ASAP members in Asheville are ...
Read More ASAP Receives Climate Change Business Journal Business Achievement Award
We are honored to announce that ASAP has received the Climate Change Business Journal Business Achievement Award for Advancing Best Practices - Climate Change Adaptation ...
Read More ASAP’s 2021 Policy Priorities
Photo by Justin Cron on Unsplash With President Biden's Administration cabinet almost fully confirmed, including a strong climate team, ASAP members are seizing our moment ...
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