Len Berry, Center for Environmental Studies & Tom Crisman, University of Florida
Plenary Speakers
The Scientific Reality of Climate Change
Responding to Climate Change, Global, National and Local
Florida Climate Change 101
11:00-11:15 AM
Break
11:15-12:15 AM
Concurrent Sessions
Science
Impacts & Responses
Historical Perspective
Moderator:
Tom Crisman, UF
Geologic Framework of Climate Change in Florida
Long Term Climate Change in Florida: A Palynological Perspective
Policy Issues
Moderator:
Jim Murley. CUES
12:15-1:30 PM
Lunch
1:30-2:45 PM
Concurrent Sessions
Science
Impacts & Responses
Historical Perspective continued….
Moderator:
Tom Crisman, UF
Archaeological Record of Climate Change in Florida
A Paleolimnological Perspective on Climate Change in Florida
Sensitive Ecosystems and Components
Exotic Species
Translating Science into Management
Moderator:
TBD
Sensitive Ecosystems and Components
Moderator:
Tom Crisman, UF
Exotic Species
2:45-3:15 PM
Break
3:15-4:45 PM
Concurrent Sessions
Science
Impacts & Responses
Sensitive Ecosystems and Components
continued….
Moderator:
Tom Crisman, UF
Coral Reefs and Shallow Nearshore Marine
Terrestrial Ecosystems
Freshwater Ecosystems
Minimization and adaptation in Florida; limiting negative affects and adapting to climate change.
Moderator:
Peter Merritt, Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
How do we respond to areas of concerns and what kinds of decisions should be made that include climate change factors: focus on minimization and adaptation in Florida.
4:45-6:30 PM
Welcome Reception - Posters and Exhibits
Thrusday, May 10
8:30 - 9:00 AM
Introduction
Plenary Speaker
9:30-10:30 AM
Concurrent Sessions
Science
Impacts & Responses
Evidence for Recent Climate Change
Moderator:
Tom Crisman, UF
Trends in Lake Temperatures for the Past Four Decades
Models for Climate Change in Florida
Reducing the magnitude of climate stresses on society and ecosystems
Moderator:
TBD
Reduction of emissions; technological change; alternative fuels
10:30-10:50 AM
Break
10:50-12:20 PM
Concurrent Sessions
Science
Impacts & Responses
Evidence for Recent Climate Change
Moderator:
Tom Crisman, UF
Sea Level Rise
Partnerships for Success
Moderator:
TBD
Who is the most appropriate to address impacts on the natural and human systems resulting from climate change and how do people/groups/agencies work together
Climate Variability: Initiating a Social Science Paradigm Shift
Moderator:
Ana Puszkin-Chevlin, CUES
12:20-1:30 PM
Lunch and charge to Focus Groups
1:30 - 2:45 PM
Focus Groups; discussions and sharp recommendations
Topics: agriculture; infrastructure; cities and counties; health; natural systems; water management districts
2:45-3:00 PM
Break
3:00-5:00 PM
Focus Groups continued....
5:00-6:30 PM
Networking Reception
Friday, May 11
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Recommendations from focus groups and conference
9:30-10:15 AM
Building Climate Change into Florida’s Future
For more information contact:
Doreen DiCarlo
Center for Environmental Studies
Phone: 561-799-8553 | Fax: 561-626-1404 | E-mail: ddicarlo@ces.fau.edu