Upcoming Events

Information on individual items is subject to change.  Please consult each event's web site or contact for the most accurate and current information.  If you spot an error or wish to suggest a change, please contact us using the information at the bottom of this page.   We also encourage you to let us know of events that should be listed.  Please use this form to submit information about upcoming events. Events should include a substantial component related to global change research (see list of specific research areas in left column).

Location

St. Pete Beach, Florida

Web Site

http://www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/CIMR/

Sponsors

University of Florida, Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS)
Southeast Climate Consortium (SECC)

Contact

Mandy Stage, Symposium Coordinator
University of Florida, IFAS
Office of Conferences & Institutes (OCI)
PO Box 110750
Gainesville, FL 32611-0750
Tel: 352-392-5930

Details

Agricultural and natural resource managers need climate information at the regional and local levels to address short- and long-term challenges posed by variable and changing climate. Risks posed by climate variability include hurricanes, drought, floods, freezes, heat stress, and wild fires. Risks posed by climate change include changes in the frequency and intensity of extreme events, sea level rise and agricultural emissions of greenhouse gases. In addition to risks, climate change offers new economic opportunities for agricultural and natural resource managers, such as bio-fuel production and carbon sequestration. To help us prepare for these challenges, the conference will address three objectives: To provide a forum for climate professionals and agricultural and natural resource managers to share knowledge, experiences, and ideas; to identify priorities and plan strategies for future climate research, education, and outreach that will enable
universities, agencies, and organizations to provide climate information for decision makers in agriculture and natural resource management; and to explore opportunities and needs for developing climate information and decision support systems, as well as how to downscale and apply global climate information at both regional and local levels.