Climate Conversations: Parks & Recreation (Virtual)

Join the National Academies for a conversation on the intersection of climate change and parks and recreation, and the strategies needed to strengthen resilience moving forward. 

Climate change is reshaping parks and recreation systems across the country. As conditions shift, these spaces face growing environmental pressures while also helping to mitigate climate impacts and sustain critical ecosystem services. These changes are already affecting activities like hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation, and are influencing long-term planning. In response, managers are adapting strategies to protect natural resources, ensure visitor safety, and maintain recreational and community benefits.