The CNMI Office of Planning and Development is inviting the CNMI\u2019s Planning and Development Advisory Council, planning partners, and members of the public to attend a Smart, Safe Growth Training taking place from July 19 to 28. The training is centered on enhancing resiliency in the CNMI. This training will help environmental practitioners, developers, and project managers incorporate sustainability principles into plans and projects. <\/p>\n
The training is facilitated by OPD with support from PDAC and planning partners, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Federal Emergency Management Agency. <\/p>\n
Those who want to participate are urged to fill out the form: https:\/\/forms.gle\/dTN891eZSBvpLDW76, or email planning@opd.gov.mp. <\/p>\n
There is no limit on the number of attendees, but in person seating is limited and will be offered first-come, first-served. As such, OPD asks all interested to respond by July 8 to confirm your space or receive a Zoom link.
\nModules will be repeated throughout Week 1 and Week 2 to encourage maximum participation by CNMI agency leaders and staff and the business community. Attendees are encouraged to select Module presentations according to their availability, with those that hope to build their expertise in this critical subject matter joining the \u201cModule 5\u201d Train the Trainer Sessions.
\nThe schedule for Week 1 and Week 2 is as follows: <\/p>\n
JULY 19:
\n\u2022 9am- 10:15am\u2014 Module 1: Smart, Safe Growth Primer
\n\u2022 10:45am- 12pm\u2014 Module 2: SSG and the Comprehensive Sustainable Development Plan
\n\u2022 1pm- 2:15pm\u2014 Module 3: SSG Guidance Manual
\n\u2022 2:15pm- 4pm\u2014 Module 4: SSG in Regulatory Context <\/p>\n
JULY 20:
\n\u2022 9am- 10:15am\u2014 Module 1: Smart, Safe Growth Primer
\n\u2022 10:45am- 12pm\u2014 Module 2: SSG and the Comprehensive Sustainable Development Plan
\n\u2022 1pm- 2:15pm\u2014 Module 3: SSG Guidance Manual
\n\u2022 2:15pm- 4pm\u2014 Module 4: SSG in Regulatory Context <\/p>\n
JULY 21:
\n\u2022 9am- 10:15am\u2014 Module 1: Smart, Safe Growth Primer
\n\u2022 10:45am- 12pm\u2014 Module 2: SSG and the Comprehensive Sustainable Development Plan
\n\u2022 1pm- 2:15pm\u2014 Module 3: SSG Guidance Manual
\n\u2022 2:15pm- 4pm\u2014 Module 4: SSG in Regulatory Context <\/p>\n
JULY 22:
\n\u2022 Module 5:
\no\t9am – 10:15am\u2014Train the Trainer I
\no\t10:45am – 12pm\u2014 Train the Trainer II
\no\t1pm – 4pm\u2014 Module 5 Tutorial <\/p>\n
JULY 25:
\n\u2022 Module 6:
\no\t9am- 10:15am\u2014 Survey123 Tool; Practical I
\no\t10:45am- 12pm\u2014 Survey123 Tool; Practical II
\no\t1pm- 4pm\u2014 Module 6 Tutorial <\/p>\n
JULY 26:
\n\u2022 Module 6:
\no\t9am- 10:15am\u2014 Survey123 Tool; Practical I
\no\t10:45am- 12pm\u2014 Survey123 Tool; Practical II
\no\t1pm- 4pm\u2014 Module 6 Tutorial <\/p>\n
JULY 27:
\n\u2022 Module 6:
\no\t9am – 10:15am\u2014 Survey123 Tool; Practical I
\no\t10:45am – 12pm\u2014 Survey123 Tool; Practical II
\no\t1pm – 4pm\u2014 Module 6 Tutorial <\/p>\n
JULY 28:
\n\u2022 Module 6:
\no\t9am- 10:15am\u2014 Survey123 Tool; Practical I
\no\t10:45am- 12pm\u2014 Survey123 Tool; Practical II
\no\t1pm- 4pm\u2014 Module 6 Tutorial <\/p>\n
While extreme weather events and natural disasters cannot be avoided, steps can be taken toward reducing the impacts these events have on our communities, environment, and economy. Efforts that incorporate Smart, Safe Growth, or SSG, support these steps. (OPD)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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