Episode 5: Interview with Courtney Peterson – Exploring Climate Adaptive Management
Asccing the Experts Podcast
Overview
This episode features an interview with Courtney Peterson, a climate adaptation specialist with NIACS, a research associate in the Forest and Rangeland Stewardship Department at Colorado State University, and the ASCC Network Program Manager. Courtney begins by sharing her experience in the field of natural resource, leading up to her current roles. She then goes on to define adaptive management and provides resources and frameworks—including the RRT and no-action framework used by the ASCC Network—for those wanting to get started with climate adaptive management. Afterwards, Courtney asserts her belief that scientists need to find ways to better tell the story of climate change, and she provides possible pathways for that improvement. Then, Courtney describes how some perceptions about climate adaptive management have shifted over time, especially regarding resistance and transition treatments. Finally, Courtney ends by sharing what keeps her inspired to continue her work and encourages interested listeners to consider getting started on their own climate adaption journey.