11/9 Webinar: Ag. & Climate Change Mitigation
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Agriculture & Climate Change Mitigation - A Role for Municipalities |
A Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Webinar Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Farmland emits approximately 66 times fewer greenhouse gases (GHGs) per acre than developed land in New York, according to the American Farmland Trust’s Greener Fields report. Clearly, keeping land in farming and concentrating development in existing urban centers are important ways to avoid the GHG emissions associated with development. This CSC webinar will describe the types of plans and policies that local governments can adopt to protect farmland and support low-emission, sustainable farming in their communities. This webinar is the first of a two-part series that will explore the relationship between climate change, agriculture, and municipal policies in New York State. The second webinar, on December 7, will focus on adaptation. Please provide us with your name and community affiliation, either via email or telephone to the DEC Office of Climate Change at climatechange@dec.ny.gov or 518-402-8448. In the event that we cancel or postpone this webinar, respondents will be notified. To join the webinar on November 9th, follow these steps:
Please join the webinar at least five minutes early to allow yourself some time to get connected. Note that you may have to download the WebEx plug-in and/or restart your browser to connect to the webinar, especially if you are using a Mac computer. For assistance with WebEx, call 1-800-697-1323 or 518-408-6487. This webinar can be accessed using an Android mobile phone, an iPhone, an iPad, or other computer running a Windows or Mac operating system. Two days before webinar, test the computer you plan to use by clicking on the following link: http://www.webex.com/test-meeting.html IMPORTANT NOTICE: This WebEx service includes a feature that allows audio and any documents and other materials exchanged or viewed during the session to be recorded. By joining this session, you automatically consent to such recordings. If you do not consent to the recording, discuss your concerns with the DEC OCC prior to the start of the recording or do not join the session. Please note that any such recordings may be subject to discovery in the event of litigation. |