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2014 Rising Seas Summit

September 24, 2014 @ 7:30 am - September 26, 2014 @ 12:00 pm

The inaugural Rising Seas Summit brought together more than 170 professionals from national and local government, industry, academic institutions and environmental NGOs together to highlight the interrelationships between sea level rise, climate change and extreme events. Understanding, anticipating and adapting to water related threats is critical to national security and a stable economy. Sea level rise will continue to damage coastal ecosystems and inland water systems, and the recent catastrophic impacts of Hurricane Sandy have demonstrated the risks faced by all coastal communities on the U.S. eastern seaboard. These new environmental challenges require that stakeholders share knowledge and work together to reduce and mitigate environmental and social degradation induced by climate change.

http://www.risingseassummit.org/

Program Highlights

  • CCOTM training bootcamps on the basics of sea level rise, adaptation planning and disclosing climate risk
  • Meetings, workshops and roundtable discussions with Federal and local government officials leading adaptation planning efforts on behalf of their respective organizations
  • 4 plenary sessions featuring elected officials, Federal agency leaders, recognized thought leaders and scientific experts
  • 6 breakout panel discussions examining best practices on modeling and planning for sea level rise, providing case studies from existing efforts, quantifying the term economic implications of sea level rise, making sound investments, planning for more frequent and significant extreme events
  • Innovative Tools and Planning Methodologies Showcase features presentations from technical experts in the public and private sectors
  • CCO Roundtable networking lunch in which senior officials and experts from across sectors share their experience and wisdom with attendees 

Rising Seas Summit Steering Committee

ACCO would like to thank the steering committee for its support and guidance in developing this year’s program agenda:

  • Pinar Balci – Director, Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis, New York City Department of Environmental Protection
  • Margaret Davidson – Acting Director, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
  • John Englander – Author, High Tide on Main Street: Rising Sea Level and the Coming Coastal Crisis
  • Daniel Kreeger – Executive Director, Association of Climate Change Officers
  • Sara Law – Manager, Special Projects, CDP
  • Michael Mondshine – Vice President, Sustainability & Energy, WSP Group
  • Susanne Torriente – Assistant City Manager, City of Fort Lauderdale

 

 

Schedule at a Glance

The following is a schedule at a glance for the program.  Specific details, session titles and speakers to be announced shortly.

Wednesday, September 24, 2014
7:30am – 7:00pm Registration Open
7:30am – 8:30am Registration, Breakfast and Networking
7:30am – 12:00pm Exhibitor Setup
8:30am – 12:00pm CCO CertificationTM Training Bootcamps (Only a few seats remain for these 2 bootcamps)
8:30am – 12:00pm Roundtable Discussions and Working Group Meetings
12:00pm – 2:00pm Plenary Session A — Lunch with Special Guest Speakers
  • Welcome & Introductory Remarks
  • Interview with National & Sub-National Leaders
2:00pm – 2:30pm Networking Break
2:30pm – 3:45pm Plenary Session B
  • Presentations: A Look at the Latest Science on Sea Level Rise
  • Special Guest Speaker
3:45pm – 4:15pm Transition Break
4:15pm – 5:30pm Breakout Sessions
  • Breakout 1a: How the Rise in Tidal Flooding is Changing Coasts and Impacting Coastal Communities
  • Breakout 1b: Sea Level Rise and Extreme Events: Implications for Emergency Management and National Security Professionals
5:30pm – 7:30pm Cocktail Reception
8:00pm – 11:00pm ACCO After Dark (location TBA)
Thursday, September 25, 2014
7:30am – 7:00pm Registration Open
7:30am – 8:30am Registration, Breakfast and Networking
8:30am – 10:00am Plenary Session C
  • Keynote Speaker
  • Panel Discussion: The Long-Term Economics of Climate Change and the Role of the Financial and Insurance Sectors
10:00am – 10:30am Networking Break
10:30am – 12:00pm Plenary Session D
  • Panel Discussion: Incorporating Sea Level Rise Adaptation and Resilience into Organizational/Community Planning
  • Panel Discussion: Engaging Stakeholders and Communicating Sea Level Rise
12:00pm – 1:45pm CCO Roundtable Lunch with Special Guest Speaker
1:45pm – 2:00pm Transition Break
2:00pm – 3:15pm Breakout Sessions
  • Breakout 2a: Innovative Partnerships in the Public and Private Sectors
  • Breakout 2b: Utilizing Vulnerability Assessments and Economic Analyses to Make the Case for Adaptation
3:15pm – 3:45pm Transition Break
3:45pm – 5:00pm Breakout Sessions
  • Breakout 3a: Addressing Legal and Policy Implications of Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning
  • Breakout 3b: Planning and Implementation for Infrastructure Resilience
6:00pm – 8:00pm Women’s Climate Collaborative Reception with Special Guest Speakers
Friday, September 26, 2014
8:30am – 12:00pm CCO CertificationTM Training Bootcamp
8:30am – 10:00am Post-Conference Workshops, Roundtable Discussions & Meetings
10:30am – 12:00pm Post-Conference Workshops, Roundtable Discussions & Meetings

Registration Information for the 2014 Rising Seas Summi

Discounted Online Rates (June 1 – August 31, 2014)

Full Conference Pass

General: $675
Academia/NGO/Gov’t: $475
Student: $295

1-Day Pass

Wednesday or Thursday: $395
Friday: $295

Bootcamp Only Pass

General: $295

Regular Online Rates (September 1- September 22, 2014)

Full Conference Pass

General: $725
Academia/NGO/Gov’t: $525
Student: $345

1-Day Pass

Wednesday or Thursday: $445
Friday: $345

Bootcamp Only Pass

General: $345

On-Site Rates (Begins September 24, 2014)

Full Conference Pass

General: $825
Academia/NGOs/Gov’t: $695
Student: $395

1-Day Pass

Wednesday or Thursday: $525
Friday: $395

Bootcamp Only Pass

General: $395

Important Registration Details:

  • Group rates for the 2014 Rising Seas Summit can be negotiated by contacting Melissa Lembke (mlembke@ACCOonline.org).
  • Only registered attendees may attend pre- and post-Summit activities.
  • Promotional discount offers do not apply to on-site registration. 
  • Discount codes/offers may not be stacked together or applied to registrations that have already been paid for and completed.
  • Early registration is encouraged.  The following credit cards are accepted:
    • Master Card
    • Visa
    • American Express
  • A credit card processing fee will be assessed for all credit card transactions.
  • All registration cancellations received between from August 1, 2014 to August 15, 2014 will be charged a cancellation fee of $100.00. No refunds will be issued on or after August 16, 2014. You may substitute attendees at any time by sending written notification by September 22, 2014. After September 22, please bring all registration adjustment details to the on site registration desk at the Summit (including a letter from the registrant reflecting the requested change). Cancellations and changes must be made in writing; phone changes and cancellations are NOT permitted. Please send all written notices of cancellation or changes toregistrations@RisingSeasSummit.org.

Federal/Government Paperwork Requirements:

Federal/government employees processing purchase order paperwork will need the following information:

  • Venue: Crowne Plaza Times Square, 1605 Broadway, New York City, NY 10019, (888) 233-9527
  • Vendor/Summit Producer: Association of Climate Change Officers, 1900 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006, 202-496-7390

Media Inquiries:

Please direct your inquiries to mlembke@ACCOonline.org.

Special Needs:

We will make every effort to accommodate special needs identified to us prior to the event.  Please indicate these special needs during the registration process. Upon receipt of stated special needs in confirmed registrations, the Summit managers will reply with an e-mail to you to confirm receipt.

Questions or Comments?

If you have any questions or comments regarding registration for the 2014 Rising Seas Summit, please contact: registrations@RisingSeasSummit.org.

Details

Start:
September 24, 2014 @ 7:30 am
End:
September 26, 2014 @ 12:00 pm
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Website:
http://www.risingseassummit.org/index.html

Organizer

Association of Climate Change Officers
Phone
(202) 496-7390
Email
mailinglist@ACCOonline.org
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Venue

Crowne Plaza Times Square
1605 Broadway, New York City, NY 10019
New York City, NY 10019 United States
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