Georgia Initiative for Climate & Society

12/12/2023

11/14/2023

NCA5 released today!

The Fifth National Climate Assessment is the US Government’s preeminent report on climate change impacts, risks, and responses. It is a congressionally mandated interagency effort that provides the scientific foundation to support informed decision-making across the United States.

05/13/2023

Follow along at next week’s Georgia Climate Conference as student attendees take over the Instagram! Leslie, Jared, and Samaya will be posting updates each day to our Instagram’s story from May 15-17.

Registration for the 2023 Georgia Climate Conference has officially closed. So whether you are unable to attend, are only attending one day, or are attending the entire time, this is an amazing way to stay updated on what’s happening at the conference!

GCP looks forward to seeing many of you on Monday!

05/11/2023

05/06/2023

The , , and .uga are thrilled to welcome Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Nation, to speak at the 2023 Georgia Climate Conference closing evening reception, a co-sponsored event with the Blue Carbon Law Symposium.

Queen Quet Marquetta L. Goodwine is a published author, computer scientist, historian, preservationist, and environmental justice advocate. As a powerful figure, she will speak to the legacy of the Gullah Geechee people during a special address titled “Flowing Traditions: De Gullah/Geechee Ocean and Sea Legacy.”

To learn more about Queen Quet’s accomplishments, visit → https://bit.ly/44vJPzQ

04/14/2023

2023 Georgia Climate Conference is just around the corner! Don’t miss out on early registration rates (end April 15).

The Georgia Climate Project announced its plenary speakers for the upcoming Georgia Climate Conference taking place May 15-17, 2023 in Athens, Georgia. The conference will address what a changing climate means for Georgia, and most importantly, what we can do about it.

01/29/2023

Join the GCP Climate Scholars as we invite Blair Beasley, Director of Climate Strategies for the Ray C. Anderson Foundation (), to give a presentation on “The Inflation Reduction Act: The Climate Bill That Passed!”

Last year, the U.S. Congress passed an ambitious national climate policy called the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Come learn about the IRA- how we got here, what it does, and what it means for U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. This presentation will take place on Monday, February 6th, 2023, from 12:30-1:30PM via Zoom.

If you would like to attend and learn more about the IRA, follow this Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/99010791424


Questions? Send an email to Sophia Lamb
[email protected]

12/28/2022

Come work with us on the Georgia Climate Project!

Interested in joining the GCP team?
Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health is looking for a dynamic, multi-talented individual to oversee the operation of the Georgia Climate Project and the Emory Climate and Health Research Incubator. Through network building, events, student mentorship, and climate science communication, we inspire climate leaders in Georgia to move toward a collective vision of addressing climate risks and finding solutions in the state. Learn more about GCP at www.GeorgiaClimateProject.org.

The Project Manager will report to the GCP principal investigators and oversee day-to-day management and implementation of all aspects of the GCP program. This role will provide critical support to the Program Director on program direction and expansion, strategic planning, operations, fundraising, event planning, communications, and team supervision.

You can find more details and the application to apply here: https://bit.ly/3VWrJ5C

12/09/2022

So awesome!!!

08/11/2022

I've been serving as Chief Scientist at The Nature Conservancy now for over a year, and we are hiring! I'm looking for a Chief of Staff / Director of Science Implementation and a Deputy Chief Scientist / Lead Global Scientist. If it sounds like something you might be interested in, or you know someone who might be, please check out the job descriptions below. You can click to apply through LinkedIn or through the job website.

07/11/2022

It’s getting hotter and drier….

Note that the reported anomaly is relative to 1990-2020 mean.

06/21/2022

WTOC's Andrew Gorton produced a nice story on Skidaway Institute researcher Catherine Edwards using underwater gliders to improve hurricane forecasts.
https://www.wtoc.com/2022/06/20/technology-increasing-capabilities-hurricane-forecasting/

06/05/2022

Carbon dioxide measured at NOAA’s Mauna Loa Atmospheric Baseline Observatory peaked for 2022 at 421 parts per million in May, pushing the atmosphere further into territory not seen for millions of years. Scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, which maintains an independent record, calculated a similar monthly average of 420.78 ppm.

CO2 levels are now comparable to the Pliocene Climatic Optimum, between 4.1 and 4.5 million years ago, when they were close to, or above 400 ppm. During that time, sea levels were between 5 and 25 meters higher than today, high enough to drown many of the world’s largest modern cities. Temperatures then averaged 7 degrees Fahrenheit higher than in pre-industrial times, and studies indicate that large forests occupied today’s Arctic tundra. https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/carbon-dioxide-now-more-than-50-higher-than-pre-industrial-levels

04/14/2022

Save the date! The Georgia Climate Project is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting the 2023 Georgia Climate Conference, May 15-17, at the UGA Conference Center in Athens, Georgia! Stay tuned for more information in the coming months.

In 2019, the Georgia Climate Project hosted Georgia Climate Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. We brought together more than 430 participants from 180 organizations to discuss the risks associated with a changing climate in Georgia as well as the opportunities that come from tackling these challenges head-on.

To learn more about the 2019 conference check out our website--> https://bit.ly/3iynaw6

04/09/2022

If you live in or near Madison Co. Please join us tonight for a discussion about community and resilience.

Comer Farmers Market at 6 PM April 9th

04/08/2022

The Georgia Climate Project would like to invite GCP students to a climate communications workshop with GCP Co-Director Dr. Patricia Yager on Wednesday April 13th from 5-6 pm. The goal of this event is for students to learn tips and tricks for communicating research with a general audience. This event will be in preparation for the student lightning talks the following week.

No registration required, just follow this Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/96956566647

Questions? Send an email to Leslie Townsell [email protected]