We were so honored to have Alice Hill keynote at this year's #SEFLClimateSummit and for her time to meet with our amazing local students who are the #nextgen #climateleaders!

Kicking off today's #SEFLClimateSummit hearing from youth climate leadership: "Let's use our minds and hearts to find the solutions & our collective will to advocate for the changes necessary." -Ethan Bober

Day two of SEFL Climate Compact starts with Rafe Pomerance’s pitch on how to keep Florida above water. Behind him is a proclamation from former Fl Gov Lawton Chiles proclaiming “global warming awareness week” in the 90s.

.Rosemary O'Hara & Thomas O'Hara honored at the #SEFLClimateSummit for work on the #invadingsea - an unprecedented collaboration among area newspapers to bring critical #climate information to #SEFL! Thank you! Miami Herald The Palm Beach Post South Florida Sun Sentinel WLRN Public Media theinvadingsea.com

Frmr Rep Carlos Curbelo at the #SEFLClimateSummit: "Why is bipartisanship important? It is not an end, but a means to meaningful, durable policy. For a challenge like #climatechange, we want policy to have staying power. We don’t want it to blow away w/ the political winds."

State Rep Robin Bartleman: "When we talk about #bipartisan support & leadership from the governor’s office–there are 2 new committees: infra strategies com. & hurricane resiliency&recovery com. Every wk we are going to be discussing what we can do to build a more #resilientFL."

Former Congressman Carlos Curbelo on a federal #carbontax: "People call it a tax, and it technically is, but in reality it is just a recognition of a cost that is already out there, and we are already paying for." #SEFLClimateSummit

On achieving net zero within the transportation sector, Angie Fyfe emphasized the importance of monitoring fuel emissions & reiterated a statement from Beth Osborne with Transportation for America: we must be good advocates with our state govts to get these practices in place. SEFL Climate Compact

In conversation among Compact Mayors Miami-Dade County Daniella Levine Cava:"We are a model for the world in how to plan& take action jointly. The goals outlined in the RCAP reflect the priorities of my administration: environment, economy, equity, and engagement."#SEFLClimateSummit

.Broward County Government Commissioner Beam reflects on the RCAP 3.0: "In plan after plan, you are seeing an expansion of our definition of #resilience–you are seeing #environmentaljustice, innovation in the #privatesector, housing." #SEFLClimateSummit southeastfloridaclimatecompact.org/recommendation…

And that's a wrap! Thanks so much to the nearly 800 folks who made the 14th Annual #SEFLClimateSummit an incredible event. We can't wait to see you again at the 15th Annual Climate Leadership Summit on #MiamiBeach November 16 & 17th, 2023!

South Florida’s drainage system isn’t working as well as it used to. Most of our drainage system relies on gravity. During heavy rains, water either seeps into the ground or it flows downhill into pipes and canals that eventually wash out to sea. miamiherald.com/news/local/env…

.MiamiDade County RER launches its Heat Action Plan through the leadership of Daniella Levine Cava, Chief Heat Officer Jane Gilbert, task force co-chair Dr Holder Cheryl Holder, WeCount!,countless community members& support of The Miami Foundation & @ArshtRock. miamidade.gov/environment/li…

Climate action is a moral necessity. Climate action is an economic necessity. Climate action is a national security necessity. Climate action is a public health necessity. There is no time left for delay. scitechdaily.com/climate-change…

Our community has lost a legendary public servant who first elevated #sealevelrise & #climatechange as critical issues in #SEFL. We owe #HarveyRuvin a huge debt of gratitude & will continue on the important work he devoted his life to advancing. miamiherald.com/news/local/com…

How has the Compact's Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP) evolved over the years and what is new in RCAP 3.0 -- check out our thoughts here: theinvadingsea.com/2022/12/20/new…

We are thrilled to see the planning work done in SEFL paying off w/funds for implementation. Compact counties, South Florida Water Management District &many cities will advance critical resilience projects -- thanks to Florida DEP News & State CRO Wesley R. Brooks, Ph.D. for the immense support. miamiherald.com/news/local/env…

ISC seeks a web design and development partner for our new SEFL Climate Compact (southeastfloridaclimatecompact.org) website project. Download our RFP to learn more. Please note, bidders must be US based. Apply by March 31, 2023: sustain.org/procurements/ #procurementjobs #webdevelopment #RFP