School of Public Policy

Shaping a Resilient Future: Climate Insights for California's Inland Desert

Monday, April 21st

Glasgow Residential Restaurant

Join us for an engaging talk by Dr. Francesca Hopkins, Lead Researcher for California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment in the Inland Deserts region. This event will provide an in-depth look at the unique challenges and opportunities facing the Mojave, Sonoran, and Colorado deserts, as well as key agricultural areas like the Coachella and Imperial Valleys. Learn about the impacts of extreme heat, water scarcity, and ecosystem stress on local communities and economies, and discover strategies for resilience and adaptation.

View the photo album here.

Watch the recorded seminar here.