This invite-only in-person only event will be hosted by the American Meteorological Society (AMS) Committee on Spirituality, Multifaith Outreach and Science (COSMOS).

This event seeks to foster a constructive dialogue between spiritual and faith-based leaders and professionals in the Weather, Water, and Climate (WWC) community (e.g., National Weather Service, Federal Agencies, Academics, and research labs) tailored to the specific environmental issues of Louisiana, New Orleans and surrounding Gulf Coast region. This is an interactive and listening session, whereby spiritual and faith-based leaders can share their community’s unique needs and aspirations regarding weather, water, and climate resilience with the WWC.  Key goals are:

1. Provide a platform for spiritual and faith-based communities to express their specific needs and aspirations related to weather, water, and climate issues, with a focus on issues relevant to the Louisiana and surrounding Gulf Coast Region. 
2. Encourage networking and relationship building between spiritual/faith-based leaders and WWC professionals to create opportunities for collaboration on environmental initiatives, funding, and projects.
3. Identify ways to streamline the communication of weather and climate resources and tools to spiritual and faith-based communities, ensuring effective dissemination of critical information.

This is an invite-only event, but if you are interested to learn more about the community gathering, please reach out to Carlos Martinez cjm2246@columbia.edu. In addition, the final hour of the event (1-2pm CT) is open to all, as it will be the World Cafe/Exhibit Hall Portion of the Community Gathering.