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From across the state and nation, 691 leaders and practitioners gathered to learn, share, and network with one another, engaging in a wide array of activities that addressed California’s pressing climate adaptation issues and needs. The program, delivered by over 280 speakers, included 4 plenaries, 22 workshops, 63 sessions, 5 tours, 10 networking events, and shared climate poetry. To increase participant diversity and enable representatives from under-resourced communities and organizations to participate, Forum organizers and partners provided over 60 scholarships. Many participants shared positive feedback regarding the Forum with 86% of post-forum survey respondents rating their overall experience as “Good” or “Excellent.” Participants shared that the Forum was “indispensable for state and local leaders” and that it’s “an unparalleled opportunity to learn, network, and collaborate with fellow climate change professionals from across the state.” Thank you to all who attended and contributed to the success of CAF!
At a time when so much is happening around climate adaptation and there is still so much yet to be done, CAF is the essential place for California’s climate adaptation experts to come together, bolster each other’s work, and maintain our spirit amidst the climate crisis. Knock out six months of collaboration phone calls in three days of in-person excitement and energy.
Nathan Bengtsson, PG&E
The conference was well organized and had many presentations and workshops that were directly applicable to my work in climate Adaptation planning and community engagement. I highly recommend attending!
James Muller, San Francisco Estuary Partnership
The California Adaptation Forum in 2023 was an incredible experience. Both speakers and attendees were a diverse, committed, and passionate group of people. The tours and workshops were well thought out. The organization and logistics were excellent. Many of the panels were not only informative, but fun!
Susan Diane Mazur-Stommen, Indicia Consulting LLC
Compelling topics. Thoughtful discussions. And great connections to community and government leaders and other stakeholders working on climate resilience. CAF has it all.
Jim Hawley, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
I had such a wonderful time connecting with old and new colleagues at CAF, and learning about the wide variety of climate solutions folks from all over California are creating and adapting. I returned feeling inspired to see what opportunities I have to embed some of those solutions in my own work.
Coral Abbott, California Strategic Growth Council
The California Adaptation Forum is an unparalleled opportunity to learn, network, and collaborate with fellow climate change professionals from across the state. As a first-time attendee, I was impressed with the quality of the programming, the diversity of participants, and the wealth of knowledge shared by presenters and panelists. The Forum provided an excellent platform to exchange ideas and identify best practices for adapting to climate change. I highly recommend the Forum to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of climate change impacts and mitigation strategies or to connect with like-minded professionals in the field.
Marty Estrada, Community Agency for Resources, Advocacy and Services (CARAS)
The Climate Adaptation Forum is indispensable for state and local leaders as they modernize climate-resilient communities, better equipping them to withstand the challenges posed by climate change. This important forum brings together experts and stakeholders to foster innovative ideas and strategies, enabling decision-makers to take concrete steps towards building sustainable and resilient communities, safeguarding California for generations to come.
Chris Helmer, City of Imperial Beach
The content and context of the forum was on point, and is a must attend for any organization interested, or currently engaging in the climate change, sustainability, and climate adaptation sectors. Panels, breakout rooms, and networking opportunities were outstanding. And the Whova app was a great tool to keep up with what was going on, and to connect with the attendees for follow-up.
Reverend Frank Jackson Jr., Village Solutions Foundation, a Faith-Based Community Development Corporation