The Climate is Changing.

Now is the Time for Action.

This is the Place for you.

Together, we can make our communities, ecosystems and economies safer and more resilient.

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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Give back to the field of climate change adaptation and help shape its future

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ASAP members are planners working to make communities safer, policy makers on both sides of the aisle, young professionals just starting out in a climate-related field, researchers testing and answering climate questions and many more!

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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…

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 ...

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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ASAP’s 2025 Mentorship Program is officially in motion! ASAP is grateful to have a strong cohort of inspiring, ambitious, and diverse professionals across the adaptation and resilience field. From graduate student level to seasoned experts, this year’s cohort is already building momentum toward powerful growth and connection. A Cohort with Reach and Range This year’s cohort brings together 15 mentors and 29 mentees, living and working across 15+ U.S. regions and international locations. With several regional concentrations, including the Midwest, Pacific Northwest, and Mid-Atlantic, cohort participants have had opportunities for in-person gatherings. Geo Chart Map of All U.S. Locations and Experience of Mentors and Mentees in the 2024-2025 Cohort World Geo Chart with Markers of All U.S. Locations and Experience ...

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 ...

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, ...