National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Gulf Research Program: Gulf-Alaska Knowledge Exchange Workshop -December 10-11, 2024

Join the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Gulf Research Program for the second workshop in the Gulf-Alaska Knowledge Exchange workshop series which brings together representatives from Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico regions to share experiences, knowledge, strategies, and best practices to help prepare for and recover from potential future oil spills.

This second workshop will be held in Thibodaux, LA and will focus on understanding the impacts of oil spills on community well-being, including mental and physical health. Other topics will include ecological impacts and methods to increase local community capacity, resilience, and preparedness by sharing ideas around community and environmental restoration activities.

Speakers representing community organizations, agencies, industry, academia and indigenous communities will provide context for the rich discussion by all participants in the workshop.

Participation is open to all interested parties and there will be a virtual attendance option. Following panel discussions by invited speakers, all interested parties are welcome to participate in breakout group discussions. Learn more and register here.