The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, UMaine, Orono.
- Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information
Speaker: Abigail Hayne, Youth Climate Engagement Fellow, Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future
Maine is a national leader in climate action – but how can young people, who so often feel sidelined in the fight against the climate crisis, play a larger role? As the youth climate engagement coordinator for the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future, Abigail will share current and future opportunities for Maine students to find their place in climate action, as well as discuss exciting new opportunities in the update to Maine Won’t Wait, the state’s climate action plan.
Abigail Hayne is a marine scientist and youth climate engagement coordinator at the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future. She works to create opportunities for young Mainers to engage with climate action at state, regional and local scales, particularly with the Maine Climate Council and Maine Won’t Wait. She holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in marine science from the University of New England, and lives in Yarmouth with her partner and cat.
