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Outcomes from SWFL Climate & Community Summit
SWFL Climate & Community Summit
In January, our community came together for the inaugural SWFL Climate & Community Summit. This unique event was attended by business and civic leaders, elected representatives, environment experts, and concerned citizens.
This event aimed to learn how we can magnify our opportunities, combat our challenges, and make a difference to protect our paradise.

What You Need to Know
Heat Fact

Ft. Myers and Naples rank 5th and 6th in U.S. cities that will have an increased number of Dangerous Heat Days (heat index above 105 degrees).
Air Fact

For every increase of 1 degree Celsius in warming, there is a 25 – 30% increase in the number of Category 4 and 5 hurricanes.
Sea Fact

Florida sea levels have risen 8 inches since 1950 and are accelerating.
Shore Fact

Charlotte, Lee, and Collier Counties are ranked in the top 6 of Florida counties at risk of flooding.
Change is Happening Now



Community Conversations
This past May, community leaders in Collier and Lee Counties came together to with experts to discuss climate impacts in Southwest Florida.
During these professionally facilitated events hosted by regionally community foundations, leaders brainstormed strategies to preserve Southwest Florida and its resources, as well as how to encourage community action.
Community Conversations
An opportunity for local lenders to engage with climate experts and share ideas on how best to preserve a healthy and prosperous Southwest Florida community
Now is the
Time to Act
FACT
Extreme heat events have become more frequent and severe.
FACT
Two-thirds of extreme weather events in the last 20 years were influenced by humans.
FACT
Arctic sea ice is rapidly diminishing causing sea levels to rise.
FACT
More than 1 million species are at risk of extinction by climate change.