Lessons from Climate Smart Communities

More and more communities across New York are addressing resiliency at the local level by participating in the Climate Smart Communities (CSC) program. This session offers an opportunity to learn about the CSC program and hear from communities that have earned Climate Smart Communities Certification. Whether you’re new to the program or a participating community thinking about how to advance your work, the session will offer valuable lessons.

AGENDA

         10:00AM   Welcome and Introductions

         10:10AM   Climate Smart Communities Program Overview

 Dazzle Ekblad, Climate Policy Analyst for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)

         10:25AM   Lessons from Climate Smart Communities

    Austin Tylec, Mayor, City of North Tonawanda

Bonnie Lawrence, Deputy Commissioner of Environment and Planning, Erie County

         11:00AM   Q&A  

         11:30AM  Adjourn