Climate Change. Rutgers University. A Conversation with New Jersey's Flood Experts. September 15, 2023

 

WEBSITE | SUBSCRIBE         Event date: Friday, September 15, 2pm The Governor James J. Florio Special Events Forum Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ   Learn More & Register Directions & Parking Information       Join the New Jersey Climate Change Resource Center and the Rutgers University Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy’s Environmental Analysis and Communications Group in a discussion with flood hazard experts from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.   Learn more about recently adopted state regulations regarding flooding and stormwater management and hear about new regulations and guidance on the horizon.

Climate Change. Cross-Border Effects.

 

The prospects for development in a climate-changed world: anticipating cross-border effects of climate change and climate action

By Overseas Development Institute on Sep 05, 2023 03:15 pm
This paper offers a framework to support a more systematic approach to the transmitted effects of climate change. It consolidates prior work on transboundary climate risk and spillovers from climate action 

A roadmap for African resilience

By Adaptation Without Borders on Sep 05, 2023 01:43 pm
This roadmap has been designed through a participatory process to enhance coordination in addressing and managing transboundary climate risks in Africa. 

Climate Change. Global Health. Africa

 

From fatal allergies to heart attacks and cholera – the devastating health effects of global warming in Africa

By Conversation Media Group, the on Sep 07, 2023 03:36 pm
The winds that whip some towns in South Africa have the power to generate energy. But on a dry, hot day, those winds can gather up embers and dump them into tinder dry savannah and forest, destroying crops, fodder and homes, and taking lives. 

State of the Climate in Africa 2022

By World Meteorological Organization on Sep 04, 2023 04:07 pm
The report on the State of the Climate in Africa 2022 shows that the rate of temperature increase in Africa 

Using rainfall quality to anticipate hunger patterns in Africa

By Climate Adaptation Platform on Sep 01, 2023 01:53 pm
The World Bank Group working paper published in May 2023 developed a new framework inspired by catastrophe risk modelling methods to improve understanding of the impacts of weather shocks on household welfare. 

Week Ahead for the Department of Homeland Security September 11 – September 15. Acting Deputy Secretary Canegallo to Travel to Los Angeles and San Diego

 

09/08/2023

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs Acting Deputy Secretary Canegallo to Travel to Los Angeles and San Diego  WASHINGTON – From September 8-9, Acting Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Kristie Canegallo will travel to Los Angeles and San Diego for engagements with the DHS workforce. While in San Diego, she will also meet with the U.S. Conference of Mayors. These events are closed to press.   # # #

The Week Ahead for the Department of Homeland Security September 11 – September 15

09/08/2023

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs The Week Ahead for the Department of Homeland Security    September 11 – September 15 Monday, September 11 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas will travel to New York to attend the annual September 11th anniversary commemoration ceremony hosted by the National September 11 Memorial and Museum 9:00 AM ET Transportation Security Administration (TSA) John F. Kennedy International Airport Federal Security Director John Essig will deliver remarks at the New York Aviation Management Association Fall Conference Media may register here OPEN PRESS 11:00 AM ET | 10:00 AM CT Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Executive Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security Dr. David Mussington will deliver remarks at the Global Security (GSX) 2023 Conference Media may register here OPEN PRESS Tuesday, September 12 10:00 AM ET CISA Strategic Technology Branch Chief for the Office of the Chief Technology Officer Martin Stanley will participate in a panel discussion at the Stronger 2023 Conference Media may register here OPEN PRESS 3:05 PM ET TSA Administrator David Pekoske will participate in a fireside chat titled, “Takeoff to Touchdown: Modernizing Transportation Security with Cutting-Edge Technologies” at the 2023 Global Aerospace Summit Media may register here OPEN PRESS 4:30 PM ET TSA Administrator David Pekoske and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell will participate in a media availability at Reagan National Airport (DCA) to announce their partnership and combined efforts during National Preparedness Month, including a new Public Service Announcement Media may register by emailing tsamedia@tsa.dhs.gov OPEN PRESS 5:00 PM ET DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Technical Lead Ernest Wong will deliver remarks at the 63rd Civil GPS Service Interface Committee Meeting Media may register here OPEN PRESS Wednesday, September 13 9:35 AM ET   DHS Chief Information Security Officer Kenneth Bible will participate in an event titled, “Cybersecurity Beachside Chat: What Keeps Us Up at Night” at SC Decoded 2023: Emerging Technologies that Drive Competitive Advantage hosted by the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness & University of South Carolina Media may register here OPEN PRESS 10:00 AM ET DHS Director of Cloud Computing Dr. Mark Lucas will participate in a panel discussion titled, “Innovation and Sustainment of the Cloud” at the Innovation and Sustainment of Cloud at DHS event hosted by the American Council for Technology Media may register here OPEN PRESS 2:00 PM ET DHS Assistant Secretary for Cyber, Infrastructure, Risk & Resilience Policy Iranga Kahangama will participate in a panel discussion titled “The Overlooked Risk in Our Pockets: Cybersecurity Risks in Mobile Devices” hosted by R Street Media may register here OPEN PRESS 2:50 PM ET CISA Senior Policy Advisor for the Cybersecurity Division Lauren Zabierek will participate in a panel discussion titled, “In What New Domains Will Conflict Occur?” at the Future Security Forum 2023 Media may register here OPEN PRESS 6:00 PM ET TSA Administrator David Pekoske will deliver keynote remarks at Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) 67th Air Safety Forum 2023 Media may register here OPEN PRESS Thursday, September 14 2:00 PM ET Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas will deliver remarks at the Homeland Security Advisory Council meeting Media may register by emailing hsac@hq.dhs.gov OPEN PRESS 4:30 PM GMT | 12:00 AM ET  TSA Strategy, Policy Coordination and Innovation Director of Strategy & Risk Tim Weston will participate in a panel discussion titled, “The Evolution of Cybersecurity & Regulation in Aviation” at the 2023 Aviation Cybersecurity Summit Media may register here OPEN PRESS Friday, September 15 12:30 PM ET TSA Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport Federal Security Director Kim Jackson will deliver remarks at the Mississippi Airports Association Annual Conference Media may register here OPEN PRESS # # #

Congratulations Lady Alicia Hamilton. Welcome back with a force. September 2023.

 

Dear WFWP-GWPN members, friends, and supporters, It is with great anticipation that we prepare for this month's HerStory award ceremony taking place tomorrow, Saturday, September 9 at 7:00 PM Eastern! We will be hearing from some amazing women leaders as HerStory Award recipients. Please join us in honoring these women leaders and hear their powerful stories. Feel free to invite others to join! Click below to RSVP to the Zoom event. Sincerely, WFWP-GWPN USA   RSVP September 9 Program     Our Contact Information Women's Federation for World Peace USA 481 8th Avenue, Suite 608 New York, NY 10001 (212) 302-8837 http://www.wfwp.us