AFN Partners with Invest Appalachia to Host “Climate resilience in Appalachia: Opportunities for philanthropy” Webinar
On Thursday, September 7th from 12:00pm-1:00pm ET, AFN partnered with AFN member, Invest Appalachia, as well as representatives from the North Caroline Institute for Climate Studies (NCICS) for a conversation around the climate crisis in Appalachia and the role philanthropy can play. If you were unable to attend, you can view the recorded session below.
Invest Appalachia recently released a first-of-its-kind report focusing on the realities Appalachian communities face due to climate change. It's not just a must-read, it's a clarion call for planning and action. You can access the report here.
Following the release of this report, and a series of member-only webinars on climate resiliency, migration, and it’s impact on art, culture, and place-making, the Appalachia Funders Network was thrilled to open the conversation to the general public. We were joined by funders, practitioners, government officials, and others for a discussion about the particular challenges Appalachia faces due to shifts in the climate and our region's unique role in finding solutions.
Speakers included:
Andrew Crosson, Chief Executive Officer, Invest Appalachia
Baylen Campbell, Director of Community Impact, Invest Appalachia
Jenny Dissen, Engagement and Partnerships Lead, NCICS
Nicholas Shanahan, Engagement and Partnerships Specialist, NCICS
Ryan Eller, Interim Executive Director, AFN
AFN greatly appreciates the practitioners in our region and values the important work they do. The Network strives to create a safe environment for funders, practitioners, and government officials to learn, grow, and collaborate together. In pursuit of this, all AFN events have a strict non-solicitation policy.