Climate Adaptation Center

The Climate Adaptation Center is a focal point for understanding Florida’s evolving climate. We explore synergies among science, business and government to help individuals and businesses to adapt and thrive in a dynamic climate.

Explore Florida Climate Issues

Support the Climate Adaptation Center

CAC is an independent, non-profit organization focused on the unique and evolving challenges arising from Florida’s changing climate. Your support helps CAC explore the intersection of scientific research, business innovation and government resources to help communities recognize and adapt to the changing climate, and to help businesses thrive in the emerging climate economy. We promise to put your contribution to immediate, effective use.

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Get Involved – Make Connections

CAC is focused on connecting state and local governments, the scientific community, and businesses to ensure the safety, prosperity and resilience of Florida communities in the face of climate challenges today and in the future. CAC’s goal is to integrate climate science with business strategy and government policy to identify new opportunities and future risks created by the changing climate.

Through conferences, seminars and outreach, CAC creates opportunities to make the connections that will spark new and innovative solutions to Florida’s climate challenges. Get involved with the CAC and help ensure Florida’s future.

Science

Research that makes a difference

Government

Targeting resources for best results

Business

Opportunities in the climate economy

Upcoming Events

The 2019 Climate Summit at USF Sarasota-Manatee helped launch the Climate Adaptation Center, and set the foundation for our successful 2021 Florida Climate Forecast Conference. We are excited to announce that we are planning a series of stimulating and involving events in 2022 and beyond! Check out our Upcoming Events page for program and registration information.

The world’s warming climate is reshaping societies and threatening the global economy as we know it. CAC brings a Florida focus to global climate issues with our exciting series of conferences, seminars and briefings. Our events are squarely focused on the climate issues facing Florida today, including changing hurricanes, threats to our diverse ecosystems, and rising sea levels.

CAC events bring together experts from science, engineering, business and government in an interactive setting to help you understand what’s happening with Florida’s climate, what the future may hold, and what we can do about it.

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