Mission
Community Adaptation Learning Exchange (CALE) is an inclusive peer-learning collective focused on advancing climate adaptation efforts at the community level. The CALE network supports and builds the capacity of its members through the thoughtful interrogation of adaptation practice and planning rooted in equity and climate justice.
CALE Sessions
CALE convenes bi-monthly meetings focused on elevating the experience and perspectives of all those working to advance community responses to climate change and learning from successes and failures working to support sustainable, equitable, and resilient communities. The sessions focus on exploring adaptation topics and projects through a set of unifying questions and considerations, asking all invited speakers: to unpack underlying assumptions, to elaborate goals and priorities, to address the role of racial equity and inclusion, and to revisit failures / opportunities for improvement. CALE programming is organized around a yearly thematic focus.
CALE's theme for 2021-2022 is learning how climate communication approaches, methods, and tools enable or advance community adaptation conversations and efforts.
CALE's theme for 2021-2022 is learning how climate communication approaches, methods, and tools enable or advance community adaptation conversations and efforts.
Upcoming Event
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Art for Change: Climate Education, Activism, and Adaptation
Darian Dauchan, actor, writer, musician | The Climate Museum Vanessa Pereda, theater & teaching artist, community builder | Big Green Theater at the Bushwick Starr Dr. Hoi-Fei Mok, scientist, artist, organizer | City of San Leandro August 12, 2021, 4 - 5pm EST The arts play a foundational role in how we process, reflect on, and communicate the realities of our changing climate. An emerging body of research has shown us that galvanizing climate change action and adaptation demands engaging our analytical, emotional, and creative faculties. Particularly among youth, engagement through the arts facilitates a powerful connection to environmental education and climate advocacy. This session will bring three panelists to discuss their experiences engaging youth in climate action and adaptation through the arts: in spoken word, theater, visual media, and storytelling platforms. We will explore the role of the arts and creative activities in reflecting on our lived experience of climate change, opening avenues for political and environmental education, and activating individuals’ capacity for action and advocacy. |
Annual Report
CALE's first annual report is now available.
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CALE is supported by the American Society of Adaptation Professionals |