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"Maine Won't Wait"

Climate Action Plan Workshop


Thursday, February 4, 2021
 
5:30 - 7pm 


​​If you missed the event, please check out the recording!

Join Kittery Climate Action Now, York Ready for 100%, and the Kennebunkport Climate Initiative to learn about Maine's climate action plan and our important role in ensuring the plan becomes a reality.

Our state recently took an important step forward for the future of Mainers by developing a 4-year plan that aims to reduce emissions while strengthening Maine's communities and natural resources in the face of climate change. The workshop will focus on strategies and recommendations related to: coastal and marine resources, transportation, and community resilience.
WATCH THE RECORDING HERE
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​​Workshop Objectives:  
  • ​Educate southern Maine community members on Maine’s Climate Action Plan (read the recently published plan here)
  • Identify actions that can be taken at the local level to support and advance Maine Climate Council goals and strategies
  • Learn how climate mitigation and adaptation efforts in southern Maine can be supported via Maine Climate Council recommendations and activities
  • Build community within southern Maine
Agenda & Speakers:
5:30 PM | Welcome & Introductions

5:35 PM | Big Picture Overview of the "Maine Won't Wait" Climate Action Plan
  • Brian Ambrette, Senior Climate Resilience Coordinator, ME Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future

5:50 PM | Overview of Regional Resilience & Sustainability Efforts
  • Abbie Sherwin, Senior Planner and Coastal Resilience Coordinator, Southern Maine Planning & Development Commission
  • Karina Graeter, Sustainability Coordinator, Southern Maine Planning & Development Commission

6:10 PM | Breakout Room Presentations & Discussions (choose one when you register for the event)
  • Coastal and Marine
    • Lydia Blume, Maine House of Representatives, District 3, Coastal York
  • Transportation
    • Joyce Taylor, Chief Engineer, Maine DOT; Co-Chair, Transportation Working Group, Maine Climate Council
  • Community Resilience
    • Cameron Wake, Research Professor, UNH; Chair, Town of Kittery Climate Adaptation Committee

6:40 PM | Summary of Big Ideas/Next Steps from the Breakout Rooms

6:55 PM | Closing Remarks
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