Massachusetts local governments are facing increasing challenges posed by the impacts of climate change on their communities.  To ensure that elected and appointed officials are sufficiently knowledgeable about the implications of climate change upon the health, security and economic vitality of their communities, the Association of Climate Change Officers and New England Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maine are conducted a one-day primer to kick off a series of training programs tailored specifically for elected and appointed officials in state/local government, as well as for city/county managers.

Event Highlights:

  • A full-day educational event shaped by a working group consisting of national and sub-national government leaders, subject matter experts and regional officials administered by ACCO

  • Special guest remarks, group discussions and scenario exercises

Hosted by:

Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife Headquarters
Westborough, MA

Confirmed Presenters/Faculty:

  • David Herring — Chief, NOAA Climate Program Office

  • Daniel Kreeger — Executive Director, Association of Climate Change Officers

  • Lindene Patton — Principal, Earth & Water Law Group

  • Additional faculty to be announced shortly