The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will provide an overview of its upcoming Tenth Biennial Report on Progress toward Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals, explanation of methods, how the new data informs the update of Maine's climate action plan, Maine Won't Wait, and how it can be used to identify trends and opportunities for further emissions reductions.
This presentation will share methods and modeling from RMI, assessing the impact of local, regional, and state zoning codes to guide housing where its most needed and most likely to reduce emissions while making other climate action investments go much farther. Countless cities and states across the U.S. are reforming land use regulations that impede housing production.
This is the second meeting of the Maine Climate Council’s Equity Subcommittee. The Equity Subcommittee consists of two sector-specific equity experts appointed to each working group, and an additional leadership team of 5 members.
9:30a.m. to 9:35a.m. -- Welcome
9:35a.m. to 10:00a.m. -- Review built environment resilience and storm debris resources
10:00a.m. to 11:30a.m. -- Draft initial policy concepts in the Working Group Template
11:30a.m. -- Adjourn
Maine DHHS will hold virtual public hearings on the proposed four-year State Plan on Aging for Older Americans Act (OAA) funded programs and services that help older Mainers, and their care partners, remain healthy and safe in their communities.
Agenda items include:
• Overview of OAA services in Maine
• Summary of State Plan on Aging
• Public comments
Hear from leading scientific experts about current and projected trends in sea level rise and how climate change is impacting marine ecosystems and fisheries. This webinar will provide an update on the latest scientific findings from the Maine Climate Council Scientific and Technical Subcommittee's (STS) forthcoming Scientific Assessment of Climate Change and Its Effects in Maine (2024 Update).
Hear from leading scientific experts about how climate change is affecting Maine's forests, biodiversity, and agricultural systems. This webinar will provide an update on the latest scientific findings from the Maine Climate Council Scientific and Technical Subcommittee's (STS) forthcoming Scientific Assessment of Climate Change and Its Effects in Maine (2024 Update).
Hear from leading scientific experts about how Maine's climate is changing and its impacts on human health, economic and social systems, and resilience across Maine communities. This webinar will provide an update on the latest scientific findings from the Maine Climate Council Scientific and Technical Subcommittee's (STS) forthcoming Scientific Assessment of Climate Change and Its Effects in Maine (2024 Update).
The Coastal & Marine Working Group's Working Waterfront/Infrastructure Subgroup will continue reviewing the guiding steps on the Working Group's deliverables template with a clear focus on addressing Question #5: Implementation and Next Steps