[Esip-agclimate] Fwd: News from Climate Change at the National Academies

Brian Wee bwee at massiveconnections.com
Tue Jan 8 14:35:10 EST 2019 

Hi, lots of interesting stuff coming up in DC, quite a number relevant to
ESIP folks (including a seminar on Feb 7 that the ESIP Ag&Climate folks saw
earlier today).  Some of the sessions below are available via webcast.
Megan: fodder for Monday updates?   - Brian W.

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*January 7, 2019*
IN THIS ISSUE

   - *REPORT RELEASE WEBINAR: Forest Health and Biotechnology:
   Possibilities and Considerations* <#m_-5571311330698634217_fhbt>*—Tuesday,
   January 8, 2019*
   - *WORKSHOP AND WEBCAST: Toward Understanding the Interplay of
   Environmental Stressors, Infectious Disease, and Human Health*
   <#m_-5571311330698634217_esishh>*—January 15-16, 2019*
   - *WORKSHOP: Groundwater Recharge and Flow:  Approaches and Challenges
   for Monitoring and Modeling Using Remotely Sensed Data*
   <#m_-5571311330698634217_grf>*—January 17-18, 2019*
   - *WORKSHOP AND WEBCAST: Frontiers of Big Data, Modeling, and Simulation
   in Urban Sustainability* <#m_-5571311330698634217_bd-us>*—January 30-31,
   2019*
   - *SEMINAR: Climate Resilient Pathways and Social Science Research to
   Actions* <#m_-5571311330698634217_crp>*—February 7, 2019*
   - *REPORT RELEASE BRIEFING: Advancing Sustainability of U.S.-Mexico
   Transboundary Drylands: Proceedings of a Workshop*
   <#m_-5571311330698634217_usmex>*—February 7, 2019*

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REPORT RELEASE WEBINAR
Forest Health and Biotechnology: Possibilities and Considerations January
8, 2019
2:00 PM ET

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will hold a
public release webinar for the new consensus report *Forest Health and
Biotechnology: Possibilities and Considerations* on *Tuesday, January 8 at
2:00 pm Eastern Time*.

Biotechnology has the potential to help mitigate threats to North American
forests from insects and pathogens through the introduction of
pest-resistant traits to forest trees. However, many gaps in knowledge
remain, particularly related to tree genetics, effects on the environment,
and the public’s understanding of the technology. The report examines the
potential of biotechnology to mitigate threats to forest tree health;
identifies the ecological, ethical, and social implications of deploying
biotechnology in forests, and develops a research agenda to address the
knowledge gaps.

The report release webinar will feature:

A presentation by the Chair of the report’s authoring committee

   - Dr. *Susan E. Offutt*, Chief Economist (retired), U.S. Government
   Accountability Office

A Q&A session with study committee members

   - *Dr. Susan E. Offutt*, Chief Economist (retired), U.S. Government
   Accountability Office
   - *Dr. Jason A. Delborne*, Associate Professor of Science, Policy, &
   Society, Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources Genetic
   Engineering and Society Center, North Carolina State University
   - *Dr. Stephen DiFazio*, Professor, Department of Biology, Director,
   Genomics Core Facility, West Virginia University
   - *Dr. Inés Ibáñez*, Associate Professor, School for Environment and
   Sustainability, University of Michigan

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WORKSHOP AND WEBCAST
Toward Understanding the Interplay of Environmental Stressors, Infectious
Disease, and Human Health January 15–16, 2019
Washington, DC and via Webcast

Infectious diseases are among the top five leading causes of death
worldwide. What factors contribute to the spread of infectious disease? How
do those factors contribute to patterns of disease emergence or
re-emergence? Answers to these questions are critical for protecting human
health.

Scientists have long known that the environment plays a defining role in
the spread of infectious disease. For example, flooding could increase the
populations of mosquitoes that carry malaria. Could environmental stressors
also play a role in human susceptibility to infection? Emerging findings
suggests that environmental pollutants such as heavy metals, pesticides,
and airborne particulate matter may weaken the immune system. Emerging
evidence also suggests that exposure to some pollutants may reduce vaccine
effectiveness. But, environmental health, the study of the effect of the
environment on human health, is rarely combined with the study of
infectious diseases. Research on the interplay between these fields could
inform new health practices, public health research, and public health
policy.

This free workshop, organized by the Standing Committee on Emerging Science
for Environmental Health Decisions, will bring together infectious disease,
global public health, toxicology, environmental epidemiology, and science
policy experts to explore the growing body of research on the links between
environmental stressors, infectious disease, and human health. The workshop
will feature presentations, panel discussions, and breakout sessions to
engage scientists and decision makers in this important, cross-disciplinary
issue.
Register to Attend
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WORKSHOP
Groundwater Recharge and Flow:  Approaches and Challenges for Monitoring
and Modeling Using Remotely Sensed Data January 17–18, 2019
Washington, DC

This two-day workshop will take place on January 17-18, 2019 at the
National Academy of Sciences Building in Washington, DC. The draft agenda
and additional information can be found here
<https://nas.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18fe6f8f25ec0bc7509e65e97&id=9333e28dba&e=5c447c5a38>.
The goals of this workshop are to examine research and practice in
monitoring and modeling regional groundwater recharge and flow in various
regions of the globe with an emphasis on the use of remotely sensed data.
Recognition of quantitative changes in (1) demand for groundwater for
agricultural, industrial, municipal, and domestic needs; (2) frequency and
duration of dry seasons and irregular precipitation in different areas; and
(3) land use and land cover will provide context for workshop discussions.
Specific attention will be given to scientific results, technological
capabilities, and modeling for regions where in situ measurements,
observations, and instrumentation may be difficult.

Please note that in-person seating is limited, and we will have
live-streaming of the workshop available here
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WORKSHOP AND WEBCAST
Frontiers of Big Data, Modeling, and Simulation in Urban Sustainability January
30–31, 2019
Washington, DC

Data, modeling, and simulations are critical to planning for and
maintaining sustainable communities. The National Academies of Sciences,
Engineering, and Medicine invite you to attend a workshop and webcast
on *January
30-31, 2018* that will bring together the emerging interdisciplinary
network of practitioners, business leaders, academics, and policy makers
using data for urban sustainability. The workshop will focus on identifying
areas where cities can partner with the scientific community to address
challenges related to air and water quality, transportation and physical
infrastructure, and sustainable inclusive communities.
Register to Attend in Person or Online
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SEMINAR:
Climate Resilient Pathways and Social Science Research to Actions February
7, 2019
12:30 PM – 5:00 PM ET
Washington, DC

The Seminar builds on insights from a 2017 USGCRP Social Science
Coordinating Committee workshop Social Science Perspectives on Climate
Change and will discuss: social vulnerability, drivers of and responses to
climate change, innovative methods, data and analyses to understand
interactions between human and natural systems, and values and challenges
with knowledge integration.
Register to Attend
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REPORT RELEASE BRIEFING
Advancing Sustainability of U.S.-Mexico Transboundary Drylands: Proceedings
of a Workshop February 7, 2019
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET

The National Academies has just released *Advancing Sustainability of
U.S.-Mexico Transboundary Drylands: Proceedings of a Workshop*. BECS, along
with the Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate and the Water Science
and Technology Board oversaw this activity that was a bi-national
collaboration between the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, with support
from the George and Cynthia Mitchell Endowment for Sustainability Sciences,
and the Mexican Academy of Sciences, Academy of Engineering, and National
Academy of Medicine. It brought together experts from both countries who
discussed the key sustainability challenges facing stakeholders in the
Mexico – U.S. drylands region and binational priorities for research that
could promote sustainable development.

The board will discuss the workshop and ensuing proceedings in depth in
this session. A Spanish language version is forthcoming.

*Register for this session*
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