A California Ocean Science Trust Briefing for the California Legislature

Where: State Capitol Building, Room 127
When: 12:00-1:00 PM Friday, January 19th, 2024
In-person Only | Lunch Provided

Presented in Partnership with California Assemblymember Dawn Addis

About the White House Ocean-Climate Action Plan (OCAP)

In early 2023, the White House released the first federal strategy for ocean-based climate solutions, called the Ocean Climate Action Plan (OCAP). The OCAP, ”...exemplifies the President and Vice President’s focus on science as possibility, specifically tapping the power of knowledge, science, technology, and innovation to open doors so we can step beyond the limitations of today into a different tomorrow—a better tomorrow. We seek to unleash the benefits that help realize the ambitions of every person in this country—in this case, for a stable climate, good jobs and healthy economies, and an equitable and just society.” (p. 2, Letter from the Co-Chairs of the Ocean Policy Committee, OCAP)

California’s subnational leadership in ocean protection and climate action are attributable in part to innovative, solution-focused approach to knowledge development that brings capacity to address the climate challenge. Join us for a lunchtime briefing to hear how California’s academics and agencies are elevating the role of science in ocean-climate action.

We hope to accommodate all RSVPs but, due to limited space, legislative staff will be given priority.