Have you experienced or read about coastal flooding? Does it seem to be happening more frequently?
Join us for an evening to discuss current coastal flooding, examine future sea level projections, and explore possible adaptation strategies. Whether directly or indirectly, we will all feel the impacts of continued sea level rise. Being informed about these changes builds our community capacity to respond and be prepared for higher seas. Our goal is to build community capacity to respond to coastal climate impacts.
Join the CEI Women’s Business Center and Island Institute for a virtual information session to learn about the CEI WBC’s no-cost, confidential business service support and resources. This session will give you an overview of the individual advising opportunities, available workshops and resources, learning cohorts where you can dive deep into relevant topics with peers.… Read more »
Join us October 19, 2022 for a conversation on the recently released report examining the carbon footprint of Luke’s Lobster’s supply chain. Emma Wendt (Community Development Officer, Island Institute) and Ben Conniff (Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer, Luke’s Lobster) will lead the discussion on the report, and what it could mean for seafood businesses to… Read more »
Join Our Climate Common, GMRI, and the Island Institute for an industry-focused conversation about greenhouse gas emissions in the Gulf of Maine’s seafood industry. Learn who’s working on this issue and explore new ideas to reduce emissions.
Join Island Institute Marine Scientist Dr. Susie Arnold for a virtual discussion about ocean climate change in Maine and some of the strategies being implemented locally to mitigate and adapt to change. This is a unique opportunity to learn about Maine’s latest climate data, what it means for our coastal residents, and what the Island… Read more »
Join Climate Strong Islands Network (CSIN) members and allies for a virtual spring gathering, Wednesday, March 23, 2022, from 6:00 -7:30 p.m. ET. During this online briefing, the Climate Strong Islands Network’s leadership team will share the CSIN National Policy Framework and elaborate on seven key issue areas including: Clean Energy Watershed Planning Food Security… Read more »
Join us for a virtual community conversation with the Island Institute! Be part of a discussion about the challenges and opportunities you see for the Cranberry Isles. Learn more about the Island Institute’s work to navigate change for Maine’s coast and islands, and join us to talk about some of the key issues affecting your… Read more »
Sea level rise is a reality that will test Maine’s coastal communities and economies. The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) will host Island Institute Marine Scientist Dr. Susie Arnold for a virtual lecture on sea level rise and its current and projected impacts on the Maine coast.
Learn more about the Island Fellow position and the application process at our Zoom information session! Our final Fellows information session for the 2022 application period will be held on March 7th, from 4-5 p.m. EST. This session will provide an overview of the fellowship and application process, plus time to ask staff and current… Read more »
Learn more about the Island Fellow position and the application process at one of our upcoming Zoom information sessions! Our first session is being held on February 17th, from 12-1 p.m. EST, and a second session will be held on March 7th, from 4-5 p.m. EST. Each session will provide an overview of the fellowship… Read more »
