October 27 – 31, 2008
and
November 3-7, 2008

What can YOU do about climate change?

Aim of the Workshop:
To equip you with the knowledge, plans and support you need to play an active role in championing climate change-related issues within your community, organization, business, and/or government sector.

This unique Fellowship enables you to:

  • Experience a five-day, all-expenses-paid professional development program with ~10 other professionals from all walks of life at the North America Regional Climate Center, based at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater, MD.
  • Conduct research near the Chesapeake Bay as part of a groundbreaking program by leading climate scientists.
  • Become empowered by your newfound knowledge of climate change.
  • Learn how to transfer that knowledge into action with conservation managers, policy-makers, and your local community.

This fellowship is for you if you are a member of the local Annapolis/Baltimore/DC community and would like to:

  • learn more about climate change
  • embed sustainable practices into your business or organization
  • feel empowered to inspire others in your office, home, and community to engage in environment-friendly practices.

No prior field research or training experience is necessary, and you don’t have to work for or be affiliated with an environmental organization; climate change affects all of us, and we all need to be a part of the solution.

HSBC sponsors this program as part of the HSBC Climate Partnership (see details below). All program costs, including accommodations, meals and a travel stipend, will be provided.

By the end of the unique Earthwatch program, expect to be an integral part of a local community action team and fully equipped with the knowledge and support you need to play an active role in championing climate change-related issues within your organization, business, or government sector.

Fellowship application:

Applications must be received by August 18, 2008.

For more information, contact Rebecca Wadler Lase, 443-482-2397 or narcc@earthwatch.org.


The HSBC Climate Partnership is a $100 million, five-year program that brings together HSBC, The Climate Group, Earthwatch Institute, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and WWF to tackle the urgent threat of climate change on people, water, forests and cities.

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Volunteers measure a stump as part of an HSBC Climate Partnership volunteer research team.
Collecting data on a giant stump as part of an HSBC Climate Partnership research team in Edgewater, Maryland.



HSBC workshop location, nestled in the woods near Chesepeake Bay.
HSBC workshop location, nestled in the trees near Chesepeake Bay.



Learning to set transects in the field.
Learning to set transects in the field.