CIMR -- CLIMATE INFORMATION FOR MANAGING RISKS
Partnerships and Solutions for Agriculture and Natural Resources
June 10-13, 2008
TradeWinds Island Resorts
St. Pete Beach, FL
Visit the website for details: www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/CIMR


Hello! We have several updates to share with you on the CIMR
symposium.

*  MONDAY, APRIL 28 ¡V Deadline for guest room reservations. A member
of the green lodging program, the TradeWinds is also offering a
limited number of rooms at the government rate. Room sharing option
available. http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/CIMR/accom.htm
*  MONDAY, APRIL 28 ¡V Deadline for the regular registration.
http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/CIMR/accom.htm
*  AGENDA ¡V Invited speakers are confirmed. Click here to preview the
agenda (also available in pdf): http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/CIMR/agenda.htm
*  POSTER PRESENTATIONS ¡V We have an incredible line up of poster
presenters. Click here to view: http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/CIMR/poster.htm
*  SPONSORS ¡V We¡¦d like to recognize our sponsors for supporting this
important endeavor. http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/CIMR/sponsors.htm

INTRODUCTION
Agricultural and natural resource managers need climate information to
address short and long-term challenges posed by a variable and
changing climate. CIMR is an international symposium that will provide
a forum for the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and ideas among
diverse participants. Its purpose is to identify priorities and plan
strategies for climate research, education and outreach programs that
are needed to assure decision makers have relevant and valuable
climate information. Solutions will depend on integrating these
programs with decision makers, managers and other stakeholders as
partners.

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE
Anyone interested in identifying research, education, and outreach
priorities or exploring opportunities for applications of climate
information and development of decision support systems.
Representatives who should participate include: Federal, state and
local government agencies conducting climate research, Researchers and
educators in agriculture, natural resources, and climate; University
administrators, faculty and students, including those participating in
Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments Centers (RISAs), climate
centers, and those involved with improving the use of climate
information for agriculture and natural resource administrators; NGOs,
PVOs, the private sector and working group representatives, crop
consultants, commodity associations, producer organizations,
environmental consulting firms, agricultural and natural resources
media and others interested in climate information to manage risks.

Visit the CIMR website for details, updates and how you can
participate:  www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/CIMR
For questions: Mandy Stage, Email: [log in to unmask]; Tel: 352-392-5930

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