In September, The Climate Science Alliance presented the 2023 Climate Adaptation Leadership Award to seven incredible climate leaders at the 2023 San Diego Climate Summit. The Alliance team is proud to honor them as individuals who go above and beyond to support transformational climate adaptation efforts. Their leadership is a source of inspiration and a reflection of the commitment of our community to building a resilient future.
At the 2023 San Diego Climate Summit, held on September 20th on Kumeyaay land at the San Diego Natural History Museum, the Climate Science Alliance was honored to award seven incredible leaders with the 2023 Climate Adaptation Leadership Award.
Our 2023 Climate Adaptation Leaders are Richard Bugbee, Dr. Rosa Contreras, Hilary Ego, Norrie Robbins, Dr. Jesús Serrano, Joelene Tamm, and Lorena Velázquez.
About the Climate Adaptation Leadership Award
Beginning in 2018, the Climate Science Alliance has recognized individuals who go above and beyond to support transformational climate adaptation efforts in their work and community. Climate Adaptation Leadership Awardees are chosen by their peers for their commitment, accomplishments, and overall the heart they bring into their work.
We are proud to honor recipients of the Climate Adaptation Leadership Award and thank them for working intentionally in service of their communities. Their leadership is a source of inspiration and a reflection of the commitment of our community to building a resilient future.
Meet this years’ awardees and see previous awardees at climatesciencealliance.org/climate-adaptation-leadership-award.
In loving memory of our dear friend and Elder, Richard Bugbee.
February 6, 1948 - October 15, 2023