2020 Texas Regional Adaptation Leadership Award Finalists

Erika Bierschbach Austin Energy, Vice President, Energy Market Operations & Resource Planning Erika is advancing the City of Austin’s goal of providing carbon-free energy to residents through innovative and bold programs.  Erika Bierschbach has been instrumental in advancing the City of Austin’s goal of providing 100% carbon-free energy to residents by 2035. Carbon-free electricity is…

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Celebrating Regional Adaptation Leadership Award Finalists

When the pandemic hit in March, ASAP was gearing up for an inspiring season of Regional Adaptation Fora and Regional Adaptation Leadership Award (RALA) ceremonies. While it quickly became clear this was not the year for in-person conferences, carrying forward the spirit of the RALA – strong leadership that inspires action and cultivates grounded hope…

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2020 New England Regional Adaptation Leadership Award Finalists

ASAP is thrilled to highlight the incredible accomplishments of the 2020 New England Regional Adaptation Leadership Award Finalists. Thank you to our nominators and selection committee members who contributed the content for these highlights. Please join us for the awards ceremony celebrating these finalists and our finalists from the Carolinas live on the ASAP Facebook…

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2020 Carolinas Regional Adaptation Leadership Award Finalists

ASAP is thrilled to highlight the incredible accomplishments of the 2020 Carolinas Regional Adaptation Leadership Award Finalists. Thank you to our nominators and selection committee members who contributed the content for these highlights. Please join us for the awards ceremony celebrating these finalists and our finalists from New England live on the ASAP Facebook page…

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2018 Carolinas Regional Adaptation Leadership Awards

Regional Adaptation Leadership Awards Congratulations to our 2018 Carolinas Regional Adaptation Leadership Award honorees Holly White, John Fear, and Steven Frank! Thank you for your contributions and leadership in the field of climate adaptation. Holly White, WinnerPrincipal Planner, Town of Nags HeadElizabeth City, NC Twitter: @TownofnagsheadWeb: https://www.nagsheadnc.gov/ Holly White is a dedicated climate adaptation leader…

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2018 Great Lakes Regional Adaptation Leadership Awards

Regional Adaptation Leadership Awards Congratulations to 2018 Great Lakes Regional Adaptation Leadership Award honorees Chris Swanston, Matthew Gray, Jessica Hellmann and Heather Stirratt! Thank you for your contributions and leadership in the field of climate adaptation. Winner Chris Swanston Director, Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science and the USDA Northern Forests Climate Hub Houghton, MI Twitter:@USDAClimateHubs…

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2018 California Regional Adaptation Leadership Awards

Congratulations to 2018 California Regional Adaptation Leadership Award honorees Tiffany Wise-West, Andrew Gunther, and Nicola Hedge! Thank you for your contributions and leadership in the field of climate adaptation.   Tiffany Wise-West: Co-Winner Sustainability & Climate Action Manager, City of Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Tiffany Wise-West is showing visionary leadership in Central Coast, building…

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ASAP Announces 2018 New England Regional Adaptation Leadership Awards

The ASAP Regional Adaptation Leadership Award recognizes that deliberate and proactive adaptation, preparedness, and resilience-building is a change process, a deviation from business as usual, and a courageous act of doing something new and different. The award recognizes and celebrates that at the heart of adaptation innovation and action are individuals who make this change…

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