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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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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 celebrated through a powerful symposium highlighting the remarkable achievements and transformative climate resilience work carried out through community collaboration in Houston's Third and Fifth Wards. A Day of Reflection and Celebration The event brought together a diverse group of participants, including ASAP’s Program Coordinator, Angelina DeBenedet, who attended alongside other invitees. The day began with an immersive walking tour through these vibrant Houston neighborhoods, where attendees explored firsthand the impactful work being done by local residents and community leaders. The walking tour was complemented by a series of video stories showcasing community-driven efforts to build ...
Read More A Message From ASAP’s Executive Director – Strengthening Climate Adaptation Amid Uncertainty
Dear ASAP, Over the past few weeks, we have all been trying to process how the new administration will impact the futures of our families, ...
Read More 2024 National Adaptation Forum Recap
The 6th National Adaptation Forum, held from May 14-16, 2024, at the RiverCentre in Saint Paul, Minnesota, sought to move beyond adaptation awareness and foster ...
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