The Midwest Climate Resilience Conference is the premier forum focused specifically on climate adaptation and resilience for the Midwest region. Hosted by the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership, the conference aims to:
Provide a venue for meaningful climate adaptation and resilience dialogue amongst a diverse set of voices and perspectives including representatives from communities who are most impacted
Share experiences, lessons learned, research, and resources across sectors and scales of governance, management, and decision making related to climate adaptation and resilience
Celebrate successes and inspire collective action through coordination and collaboration across the region
Connect and grow the regional network of climate adaptation and resilience practitioners by encouraging and supporting participation from a wide range of sectors, organizations, levels of government, and communities
The most recent conference was held Oct. 25-27, 2023 in Duluth, MN.
View the 2023 Conference Summary Report here. Stay tuned for updates on our fall 2025 gathering.
Who should attend the Midwest Climate Resilience Conference?
Community leaders
Engineers
Extension professionals
Faith-based groups
Government (local, state, Tribal, federal) agency personnel
NGOs and Foundations
Planners
Policy makers
Private sector
Researchers
Resource managers
Scientists
About the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership
The University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP) offers critical resources and training to help communities respond to changing climate conditions and prepare for the years to come. Affiliated with both University of Minnesota Extension and the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, we perform foundational climate research while also offering hands-on support to individuals and organizations across a range of backgrounds and industries in Minnesota, the Midwest region and beyond.