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“As the world continues to evolve, it is crucial that we learn from each other’s challenges, strategies, and successes. By sharing my experiences, I hope to guide the next group in developing their own resilience and adaptability, helping them thrive in a constantly shifting environment.” “...working specifically with the ASAP mentors program, I’ve seen how it can catalyze the career of a mentee from early struggles to solid landings in new positions to advancing their caree,r becoming not only a continuing and active ASAP member, but a leader in the field.”  “I was in [a] previous cohort…as a mentee, and I found it extremely valuable for me both personally and professionally…I want to give back and serve as a Mentor this year, where I hope to provide wisdom and expertise I can to a mentee in this field to support their personal and professional goals.” “There’s a lot to learn from early career professionals with different outlooks and more specialized education, and I hope to help new names, faces, and ideas enter and enrich the adaptation field; we need all the help we can get!” The post The 2025 Mentorship Program Has Launched: Meet This Year’s Inspiring Cohort! appeared first on Adaptation Professionals.

Dear Fellow Climate Adaptation Professionals, This letter is to introduce the ASAP Board of Directors. I am deeply honored to be the President of the Board and wish to express my gratitude to the Board election transition committee, our past board members, and the new board members who have volunteered to lead ASAP through this… The post A Message from ASAP’s 2025-2026 Board President John Phillips appeared first on Adaptation Professionals.

As we draw near the end of 2024, it’s a perfect opportunity to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments and milestones of the past year. At ASAP, we’ve had the privilege of collaborating with diverse partners, fostering growth, and making significant strides in climate adaptation and resilience. None of this would have been possible without the invaluable… The post A Year of Impact: Reflections on ASAP’s 2024 Projects and Programs appeared first on Adaptation Professionals.

On November 8, ASAP concluded the Leading with Equity in Adaptation (“LEAP”) Program, a partnership with the Houston Advanced Research Center (“HARC”). The milestone was celebrated through a powerful symposium highlighting the remarkable achievements and transformative climate resilience work carried out through community collaboration in Houston’s Third and Fifth Wards. A Day of Reflection and… The post Celebrating the Leading with Equity in Adaptation Program: Building Climate Resilience in Houston appeared first on Adaptation Professionals.

Dear ASAP, Over the past few weeks, we have all been trying to process how the new administration will impact the futures of our families, livelihoods and communities. Non-profit societies like ASAP are formed and informed by their members, individuals and collectives, who see the importance of advocating shared work and responsibility through relationships. In… The post A Message From ASAP’s Executive Director – Strengthening Climate Adaptation Amid Uncertainty appeared first on Adaptation Professionals.