Miami Climate Symposium 2020: Predicting and Living with Extremes
January 22-24, 2020
Extreme weather and climate events pose risk of disasters for people and nature. South Florida is especially vulnerable to climate-related extremes, and the region is striving to find policy solutions that balance human and environmental needs.
The University of Miami’s Miami Climate Symposium 2020: Predicting and Living with Extremes will present the state of the science for understanding climate dynamics and extreme events – and managing the associated risks. The interdisciplinary symposium will discuss the cutting-edge research for predicting extreme events within a changing climate, from the local to international scale.
Experts from UM’s Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science will convene and lead other scientific thought leaders, and local stakeholders to:
- Explore how hurricanes, storm surge, and coastal flooding are exacerbated by long-term climate issues (sea-level rise, salt water intrusion, harmful algal blooms, and extreme heat waves)
- Discuss adaptation policies and strategies
- Assess responses to extreme events at the local level.
Throughout the event, a team of “translators” – comprised of journalists with a proven understanding of reporting climate science – will synthesize the presentations and discussions. They will present their findings during the symposium’s capstone closing session, which will be open to the public and the press, and will include a panel discussion with scientists, stakeholders and decision makers.
Conference Schedule:
Wednesday, Jan 22, 2020 8:30-5:00pm
Scientific presentations focusing on current research in physical sciences.
At the conclusion of day 1, a poster session and mixer will promote graduate student interactions.
Location: Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
Thursday, Jan 23, 2020 8:30am-5:00pm
Conclusion of scientific presentations from day 1, leading into more of a focus on cross disciplinary research. Designed to enhance graduate student participation from UM and other institutions.
Location: Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
Friday, Jan 24, 2020 3:00pm-6:30pm
An afternoon session for community outreach with the scientists, stakeholders, media and the general public. Featuring a key-note speaker and moderated panel discussion. Reception immediately following.
Location: University of Miami Coral Gables Campus
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/miami-climate-symposium-2020-predicting-and-living-with-extremes-tickets-65821753637