Climate change is upon us in the form of increasingly extreme weather events, changing seasons, and the associated stress on community systems.
Join the City of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and the University of Virginia for an inside look into the thinking and decision-making of leaders in key systems in the local community.
Climate Action Together: A Roundtable Discussion About Local Implications of Climate Change on Our Community’s Health, Safety, and Ecology, set for Thursday from 5-7 p.m., is open to everyone who wants to know more about how climate change will affect our community.
Attendees will learn about specific challenges associated with extreme rainfall, heat waves, and seasonal changes from the perspectives of several public servants and about upcoming opportunities to participate in preparation for changes we expect to see.
Roundtable participants
- Kim Biasiolli – Natural Resources Manager, Albemarle County
- Kaki Dimock – Director of Social Services, Albemarle County
- Matthew Meyer, MD – Critical Care Anesthesiologist and Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Virginia
- Emily Pelliccia – Deputy Chief of Emergency Preparedness, City of Charlottesville
Facilitators
- Susan Elliott – Climate Protection Program Manager, City of Charlottesville
- Gabe Dayley – Climate Protection Program Manager, Albemarle County
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