Symposium: The Impact of Climate Change on South Florida

The John M. DeGrove Eminent Scholar Chair

in Growth Management & Development

Invites you to a Symposium on

The Impact of Climate Change on South Florida:

Science & Practice for the Next Decade

Friday, April 3, 2009

1 – 4 pm

Location: FAU Higher Education Complex, 11th Floor,

111 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale

Space is limited. Please RSVP by March 30^th to 954-762-5140 or mwilliam@fau.edu.

The Symposium features the following special guests and topics:

Science Panel

Introduction: Jaap Vos, School of Urban and Regional Planning, FAU

Rising Sea Levels in South Florida: Harold Wanless, Dept. of Geological Sciences, University of Miami

Climate Change in Marine Ecosystems: Marguerite Koch, Dept. of Biology, FAU

Urban Assets at Risk Due to Incremental Sea Level Rise: Diana Mitsova Boneva, School of Urban and Regional Planning, FAU

Practice Panel

Introduction: Jim Murley, College of Architecture, Urban & Public Affairs, FAU

National Initiatives in Climate Change Adaptation: Dan Kimball, Everglades National Park

State Actions to Adapt to Climate Change: Jim Murley, Florida Energy and Climate Commission

Regional and Local Government Responses: Carolyn Dekle, South Florida Regional Planning Council

Water Supply in South Florida: Frederick Bloetscher, Dept. of Civil Engineering, FAU

Welcome and Closing Remarks

Efraim Ben-Zadok, John M. DeGrove Eminent Scholar Chair, FAU