The Federal government faces broad exposure to risk and costs posed by climate change – but what does this mean for energy and water managers? With increased requirements for climate literacy among Federal attendees, this Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) training course aims to help attendees understand basic climate change concepts, how they apply to federal energy and water management responsibilities, and provides training and examples on climate-informed decision making.
Instructors
Dr. Julie Snow, Senior Climate Resilience Specialist, Department of Defense - Navy Read Bio
Dr. Julie Snow is an atmospheric scientist with over twenty years of experience in climate and sustainability, focusing on climate resilience, climate change strategic planning, and climate literacy. In 2021, she became an AAAS Science, Technology, and Policy Fellow supporting the Army as the Climate Science Advisor to the Army Climate Directorate. She is currently supporting the Department of Navy Secretariat.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
- Recognize the basic science controlling climate change, its causes, and its impacts, specifically focused on how those may impact energy and water management of Federal facilities
- Identify, analyze, and evaluate truthful climate information
- Apply understanding of climate to make informed job-related decisions
- Work through a case study to understand the complexities around climate change and the water and energy nexus in the real world
