Rhode Island Seafood, Climate, & Energy Symposium
An ambitious and timely gathering that boldly tackles the challenges at the intersection of seafood, climate, and energy in the Ocean State. Hosted by the Commercial Fisheries Center of Rhode Island and Fishery Friendly Climate Action Campaign.
When: Monday, March 4, 2024 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Where: Mosby Center, URI GSO Bay Campus [download map]
Who should attend: All members of Rhode Island’s fishing and seafood industry
Why a symposium: Climate and energy issues are now pervasive in fisheries, ranging from the changes we see in our catches to the pressures we see on the ocean to provide a source of climate solutions. It’s more vital than ever to get informed, stay connected, and leverage our collective power to seek out solutions that offer triple-wins for seafood, the ocean, and the climate.
Why you should attend: Come to learn, connect, and drive industry priorities forward. Each of the day’s sessions will include direct opportunities to provide insights into new and ongoing state and industry-led processes. Participants will also have the option to join some specific task forces to keep the momentum going.
Also included: A special input session for the seafood community on the RI Food System Planning for 2030 process, led by Commerce RI.
Coffee, pastries, and lunch provided!
Agenda summary (view the full agenda here):
When: Monday, March 4, 2024 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Where: Mosby Center, URI GSO Bay Campus [download map]
Who should attend: All members of Rhode Island’s fishing and seafood industry
Why a symposium: Climate and energy issues are now pervasive in fisheries, ranging from the changes we see in our catches to the pressures we see on the ocean to provide a source of climate solutions. It’s more vital than ever to get informed, stay connected, and leverage our collective power to seek out solutions that offer triple-wins for seafood, the ocean, and the climate.
Why you should attend: Come to learn, connect, and drive industry priorities forward. Each of the day’s sessions will include direct opportunities to provide insights into new and ongoing state and industry-led processes. Participants will also have the option to join some specific task forces to keep the momentum going.
Also included: A special input session for the seafood community on the RI Food System Planning for 2030 process, led by Commerce RI.
Coffee, pastries, and lunch provided!
Agenda summary (view the full agenda here):
- Offshore Wind: Updates on Mitigation and Compensation
- Rooftop Solar: Making a Fishery Friendly Climate Solution Go Viral
- Powering Vessels in a Post-Diesel World: The Fishing Industry Leads the Way
- Fishing Community Engagement in RI’s 2025 Climate Action Strategy
- Climate-Ready Fisheries and Resilient Fishing Communities: What’s the Next Chapter?
- RI Food Policy Council: Food, Climate, and Environment Working Group
- Information and Input Session: RI Food System Planning for 2030
Deadline to register: March 1
Contact:
Contact:
- Fred Mattera & Shaye Rooney (Commercial Fisheries Center of Rhode Island): [email protected], [email protected], (401)874-4568
- Sarah Schumann (Fishery Friendly Climate Action Campaign): [email protected], (401)297-6273
How to find the Mosby Center
Address: 230 S Ferry Rd, University of Rhode Island Bay Campus, Narragansett, RI 02874.
The Mosby Center is a small wooden building located behind the Coastal Resources Center. It is the last building on your left as you drive down the hill to the beach. You may park in any of the parking lots shown on this map:
Address: 230 S Ferry Rd, University of Rhode Island Bay Campus, Narragansett, RI 02874.
The Mosby Center is a small wooden building located behind the Coastal Resources Center. It is the last building on your left as you drive down the hill to the beach. You may park in any of the parking lots shown on this map:
This is what the Mosby Center looks like from the road:
