The Climate Adaptation Section (CAS) is one of the newest sections of the Ecological Society of America (ESA), established as a dedicated home for ecologists, practitioners, and stakeholders working on climate change adaptation. Our vision is to promote awareness and action on climate adaptation across all areas of ecology, from research to practice to policy. Climate change is reshaping ecosystems faster than ever, and while the science is clear, the work of adapting, figuring out what to do and what actually works, is often scattered across institutions and disciplines. CAS brings that work together: we connect people across disciplines, build professional capacity for adaptation work, and serve as a bridge between research and practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We treat each other with respect, make decisions openly, and try to make sure everyone\u2019s voice counts. We\u2019re practical, so what we do has to actually be useful to our members, whether they have funding or not, whether they can make it to the Annual Meeting or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We organize talks and workshops at the ESA Annual Meeting, host webinars and reading groups, share job postings and useful resources, recognize good work through awards, and try to keep the community connected year round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Interested in joining? Contact the section leadership or join us at the next ESA Annual Meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Chair: Toni Lyn Morelli<\/a><\/strong> (Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center, USGS)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vice Chair: Nigel Golden<\/a><\/strong> (Woodwell Climate Research Center)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Treasurer: Robert Newman<\/a><\/strong> (University of North Dakota)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Communications Specialist: Yaolin Guo<\/a><\/strong> (Louisiana State University)<\/p>\n\n\n\n