Climate Change Adaptation Public Information Session

On Thursday, June 4th, 2009, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) launched the Climate Change Adaptation Advisory Committee, formed under the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2008. The Advisory Committee has been charged by the Legislature with evaluating strategies for adapting to the predicted effects of climate change. These effects include changes such as increased sea levels, warming temperatures, and increased incidences of floods and droughts.

The Advisory Committee is made up of experts from business, academia, and not-for-profit organizations who will prepare a report for the state legislature with its findings by December 31, 2009. As mandated by the Act, the Climate Change Adaptation Advisory Committee includes members representing the following sectors: transportation and built infrastructure; commercial, industrial and manufacturing activities; low income consumers; energy generation and distribution; land conservation; water supply and quality; recreation; ecosystems dynamics; coastal zone and oceans; rivers and wetlands; and local government. Experts in public health, insurance, forestry, agriculture, and public safety have also been included.

In the months ahead the report to the legislature will be developed. In an effort to ensure public input on its development, EEA will hold public information and input sessions to receive public comments and suggestions. You are invited to attend and share this email with anyone you may be interested in this important issue.

The Boston public information session will be held on:

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

3:00-5:00 PM

Minehan Auditorium
Hurley Building
19 Staniford Street
Boston, MA 02114