Jobs & Opportunities

Adaptation and resilience-related jobs and grant opportunities are updated weekly!

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Jobs - Permanent

Project Drawdown is hiring for multiple positions:

Engagement Associate - Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program
Seattle, WA (Hybrid) | Full-Time | Intermediate | $45k - $55k/year | Apply by October 21

Climate Policy Analyst 2 - New York State
Albany, NY | Full-Time | Intermediate | $84,156k - $106,454k/year | Apply by October 23

Communications Associate - The Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Washington, D.C. | Full-Time | Entry | Starts at $54k/year | Apply by October 27

Coastal States Organization is hiring for multiple positions: 

Assistant Professor, AI & Climate - Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY | Full-Time | Senior | Salary Not Listed | Apply by January 5, 2025

Director of Climate Policy & Planning - City of Boston
Boston, MA | Full-Time | Senior | $108,062k - $129,989k/year | Apply by March 27, 2025

Climate Program Manager - United South and Eastern Tribes
Remote | Full-Time | Intermediate | Starts at $65,226k/year | Open Until Filled

Senior Editor/Writer - ClimateWorks Foundation
Remote | Full-Time | Senior | $85k - $95k/year | Open Until Filled

Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center Coordinator (NYC) - WE ACT for Environmental Justice
New York, NY | Full-Time | Intermediate | $65k- $75k/year | Open Until Filled

Climate Resilience Manager - Groundwork Southcoast
Remote - US | Full-Time | Intermediate | $55k - $58k/year | Open Until Filled

Associate Consultant, Climate Resilience - WSP
Multiple Locations | Full-Time | Intermediate | $73,700k - $101,310k/year | Open Until Filled

Climate Resilience Planning and Engagement Specialist - City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA | Full-Time | Intermediate | $75k - $85k/year | Open Until Filled

The New York City Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice is hiring for two positions: 

Climate XChange is hiring for two positions:

Coastal Resilience Engineer - State of Washington
Western Washington, WA (Multiple Locations) | Full-Time | Intermediate | $69k - $108k/year | Open Until Filled

Post Doctoral Research Scholar - Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center at NC State University 
Raleigh, NC | Full-Time | Intermediate | $60k - $70k/year | Open Until Filled

Executive Director - Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice 
Detroit, MI | Full-Time | Senior | Salary not Listed | Open Until Filled

Research Coordinator - University of Washington Department of Environmental and Occupational Health 
Seattle, WA | Full-Time | Intermediate | $6k - $6.8k/month | Open Until Filled

Research Analyst: Ecosystem Services Program, Nicholas Institute - Duke University
Durham, NC (Hybrid) | Full-Time | Entry | Salary not Listed | Open Until Filled

Senior Editor/Writer - Climateworks Foundation
Remote | Full-Time | Senior | $85k - $95k/year | Open Until Filled

Senior Director, Policy (Federal) - Elevate
Chicago, IL | Full-Time | Senior | $125k - $135k/year | Open Until Filled

Executive Director - Rouge Climate
Rouge Valley, OR | Full-Time | Senior | $90k - $93k/year | Open Until Filled

Adapting to Rising Tides Adaptation Planning Manager - San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development Commission
San Francisco, CA | Full-Time | Senior | $10k - $13k/month | Open Until Filled

Program Officer - Institute for Sustainable Communities
Remote - US | Intermediate | Full-Time | $61,681 - $72,475k/year | Open Until Filled

Assistant Project Manager - Horsley Witten Group
Providence, RI, Sandwich, MA or Boston, MA (Hybrid) | Intermediate | Full-Time | Salary Not Listed | Open Until Filled

Resilience Manager - Charleston County Government
North Charleston, SC | Senior | Full-Time | $85,508 – $111,987 | Open Until Filled

Executive Director - Resilient Virginia
Virginia (Remote) | Executive | Full-Time | $75k/year | Open Until Filled

Climate Program Associate  - UMass Amherst 
Amherst, MA (Hybrid) | Full-Time | Intermediate | Salary not Listed | Open Until Filled

Sustainability Policy Analyst and Engagement Coordinator - City of New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven, CT | Full-Time | Intermediate | $55k - $73k/year | Open Until Filled

Alaska Climate Strategy Director - The Nature Conservancy 
Alaska (Remote) | Full-Time | Senior | $96k - $98k/year | Open Until Filled

Texas Southern University is hiring for multiple positions: 

State Strategist - The Climate & Clean Energy Equity Fund 
Remote (Midwest & West) | Full-Time | Intermediate | $115k - $135k/year | Open Until Filled

GreenRoots is hiring for multiple positions: 

Post Doctoral Researcher, NSF Coastlines and People Project - University of Delaware
Newark, DE | Intermediate | Full-Time | Salary not Listed | Open Until Filled

Jobs - Temporary

USGS Invasive Species and Climate Change Fellowship - Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center
Southwest US | Full-Time | Intermediate | Salary Not Listed | Apply by October 11

ORISE Communications Fellow - Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center
Northwest US | Full-Time | Intermediate | Salary Not Listed | Apply by October 15

Assistant Professor - The Institute of Behavioral Science (IBS)
Boulder, CO | Full-Time | Intermediate | $85k - $110k/year | Apply by October 15

Science Communication Student Assistant - Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center
Raleigh, NC | Full-Time | Intermediate | $20 - $24/hour | Apply by October 23

Climate and Soil Health Program Coordinator - American Farmland Trust
Remote | Full-Time | Intermediate | $60k- $65k/year | Open Until Filled

USGS Improving Decisions in the Context of Climate Adaptation (ORISE Fellowship) - Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center
Amherst, MA | Full-Time | Intermediate | Stipend Varies | Open Until Filled

Consortium Program Director - Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center
Honolulu, HI | Full-Time | Senior | Salary not Listed | Open Until Filled

Resilience Specialist - NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management
Various Locations in US | Full-Time | Intermediate | $80k - $120k/year | Open Until Filled

USGS Climate Data Fellowship - National Climate Adaptation Science Center 
Reston, VA | Full-Time | Intermediate | $59k - $86k/year | Open Until Filled

Energy and Sustainability Coordinator - City of Redmond, Washington
Redmond, WA (Hybrid) | Full-Time | $3,500/month | Open Until Filled

U.S. Policy Fellow - Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
Washington, D.C. | Intermediate | Full-Time | $76k - $95k/year | Open Until Filled

Student Research Assistant - University of Oklahoma 
Norman, OK | Part-Time | Entry | $15 - $19/hour | Open Until Filled

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Opportunities

Master of Sustainability Virtual Open Houses - Voinovich School of Leadership & Public Affairs
Virtual Open House | October 14, November 18, and December 9 | 12- 1 PM ET | Register Today (Note: To Register, Use Links below on Date of Interest)
ASAP Organizational Member Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership & Public Affairs is offering 3 virtual information sessions- Master of Sustainability Open Houses- October 14, November 18, and December 9 from 12-1 PM ET. During the 1-hour virtual open houses, Dr. Natalie Kruse Daniels will review information about and requirements for the Masters of Sustainability, Security, and Resilience Certificates and Master's Degree. The 15-20 minute presentation is followed by an open Q&A session where attendees can ask questions about the program.

Climate Change and Its Impacts in the United States - MDPI
Publishing Opportunity | Submissions Due October 15
Submissions for a special issue in the journal Atmosphere entitled Climate Change Impacts in the United States are now being accepted and the deadline is October 15th, 2024. Submissions covering climate impacts from a wide range of topics are welcome, the main requirement is that the article focus on climate impacts in the United States. MDPI also welcomes submissions involving all sectors including physical, natural, and social sciences. Actionable science projects discussing climate impacts are also welcomed and encouraged.

NJCRC Technical Assistance Coffee Chat: NJ PACT REAL - New Jersey Coastal Resilience Collaborative
Virtual Event | October 16 and 17 | 10 AM EST | Free | Register Today
Hear from New Jersey Coastal Resilience Collaborative (NJCRC) professionals in two topical sessions as they dive into the newly proposed REAL rules and how they will facilitate a more resilient New Jersey. Topics include Coastal Protection & Natural Enhancements and Stormwater & Flood Hazards.

Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan - Bay Area Climate Adaptation Network
Feedback Opportunity | Comment by October 18
The Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan will set the region on a path towards more coordinated and consistent local adaptation planning that advances shared goals together. Attend an informational webinar on September 19, 2024 at 1pm to learn about the Draft Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan (RSAP).

Tribal Climate Resilience Annual Awards Program - U.S. Department of the Interior Indian Affairs
Funding Opportunity | Apply by October 18
The Branch of Tribal Climate Resilience (TCR) provides financial support for federally recognized Tribal Nations and authorized Tribal organizations through a competitive funding opportunity to address current and future climate change impacts on Tribal Treaty and Trust resources, economies, regenerative agriculture and food sovereignty, conservation practices, infrastructure, and human health and safety.

Community of Practice About the ITRC "Race to Resilience" Initiative to Organize Community-led Resilience Networks Worldwide - Transformational Resilience
Virtual Event | October 22 and October 29 | 12 - 1:30 PM EST | Free | Register Today
This two-session two-part Community of Practice (CoP) will help you learn about the need, methods, and many benefits of organizing Transformational Resilience Coordinating Networks (TRCNs) worldwide. TRCNs are multi-sectoral community-led networks that use a public health approach to prevent and heal the distresses and traumas generated by the climate-ecosystem-biodiversity (C-E-B) crisis, as residents do their part to reduce the crisis to manageable levels and greatly enhance local conditions.

The Importance of Small Business Continuity Planning When Preparing for Extreme Weather Events - National Adaptation Forum
Virtual Event | October 22 | 2:30 PM EST | Free | Register Today
The first presentation from Peter Plumeau will offer insights and examples from the "ClimateReadyVT" program, which helps Vermont small businesses create climate resilience strategies and action plans. The second presentation from Tracie Sempier will focus on how your community can partner with local businesses to ensure they are ready for storm events utilizing a Business Continuity Plan (i.e. resources are staged before/after disaster events, flood zones are identified). The session will also include interactive breakout groups where attendees will discuss what goes into planning an effective business continuity workshop.

Climate Adaptation Short Course for Land Trusts - Land Trust Alliance
Educational Opportunity | October 23 – November 13 | $35-$45 Registration Fee | Register Today
​​This online course is designed for land trusts actively working on stewardship projects in forests, suburban and urban forests, forested watersheds and wetland systems. Held over four weeks of 4.5 hours of virtual live classes, a self-guided field session and assignments, participants will learn to identify locally important climate change impacts and vulnerabilities and to develop management actions to help your project or natural area adapt to changing conditions.

Transformative Actions Program - ICLEI 
Funding Opportunity | Proposals Due October 24 
The Transformative Actions Program (TAP) brings together financial institutions, project preparation facilities, and the private sector to assist subnational governments and local businesses in turning their sustainable infrastructure ideas into solid and investment-ready projects.

Key Issues to Watch at COP29 - Second Nature
Virtual Event | October 24 | 8 AM EST | Free | Register Today
Join Second Nature, the University Climate Change Coalition (UC3), and the Research and Independent Non-Governmental Organizations (RINGO) constituency to discuss key issues on the negotiation agenda at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan!

The Time is Now to Apply for Climate Funding: An Introduction – Environmental Business Council of New England
Virtual Event | October 24 | 10:30 AM - 12 PM EST | Free | Register Today
This EBC Climate Change Webinar will describe federal and state funding programs available to support planning or construction of climate change and resiliency-related projects.

Action, Implementation, & Mitigation Program - Coalitions and Collaboratives Inc.
Funding Opportunity | Apply by October 25
The AIM Program accelerates fire adaptation concepts and reduces the risk of wildfire across the U.S. by increasing capacity and on-the-ground work. COCO will be looking to fund various types of projects across the country. Applicants must demonstrate how their proposal fits into the larger community wildfire strategy, including coordination with federal partners on nearby public lands. Applicants must contribute a 100% match (a cash or in-kind match is eligible). Award funding may range from $10,000 to $75,000.

Climate Disaster Resilience and Recovery - CivicWell
Virtual Event | October 31 | 2 PM EST | Free | Register Today
In this webinar, HORNE Director of Federal and State Programs Geoffrey Ross will discuss the technical assistance his agency provides to support local communities in accessing federal funding for climate disaster preparedness and recovery.

Research Opportunity on Social Indicators of Drought Vulnerability - Mendenhall Research Fellowship Program
Fellowship Opportunity | Apply by November 1
This opportunity addresses social dimensions of drought vulnerability on public lands in the western United States. Candidates should have experience working with agency partners to meet real-world needs while advancing social science theory. This fellow will work within a larger interdisciplinary team to identify and integrate key social indicators into assessment of watershed conditions.

Collaboration Request - The Northwest Climate Resilience Collaborative
Request for Collaborators | Apply by November 1
The Northwest Climate Resilience Collaborative (NCRC) is accepting applications for a team of Idaho-based collaborators to join its program of work via this Request for Collaborators (RFC). This RFC seeks to advance community-centered climate resilience projects that promote climate justice. The NCRC is a 5-year program of work, which is particularly interested in forging relationships that support work with Tribes, nonprofits, or community organizations focused on improving community-based resilience to climate and environmental hazards.

Public Comment Period Open for First National Nature Assessment's Zero Order Draft - U.S. Global Change Research Program 
Request for Feedback | Submit by November 4
In coordination with the U.S. Department of the Interior, the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) seeks public comment on the proposed themes and topics of the first-ever National Nature Assessment (NNA1) represented in the chapter annotated outlines, i.e., the Zero-Order Draft. Authors will take into account input received from this notice in developing their draft chapters.

Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund Grant
Funding Opportunity | Apply by November 9
The fund was established to provide support for regions and localities across Virginia to reduce the impacts of flooding, including flooding driven by climate change. The fund will prioritize projects that are in concert with local, state and federal floodplain management standards, local resilience plans and the Virginia Coastal Resilience Master Plan.

Planning Grants for Stormwater, Wastewater, and Community Resilience - Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Grant Opportunity | Apply by November 14
The MPCA is soliciting project proposals to distribute $750,000 for climate planning projects to communities across Minnesota. This funding provides an opportunity for these communities to assess vulnerabilities and begin planning for the effects of Minnesota’s changing climate in three areas.

NIHHIS Heat Tabletop Exercise Planning Challenge - NOAA
Funding Opportunity | Submissions Due November 15
The National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) and NOAA’s Regional Collaboration Network are hosting this challenge to invite local governments, in close collaboration with community members and leaders, to develop Heat Tabletop Exercise Situation Manuals complete with realistic extreme heat scenarios to exercise heat action plans. In particular, the situation manuals should fuel tabletop exercises that build equitable resilience to extreme heat, linking shorter-term preparedness and response with longer-term planning and risk mitigation.

Inflation Reduction Act Community Change Grants Program 
Funding Opportunity | Applications Due November 21
The EPA’s new Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants program (Community Change Grants) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for approximately $2 billion dollars in Inflation Reduction Act funds in environmental and climate justice activities to benefit disadvantaged communities through projects that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, and build community capacity to address environmental and climate justice challenges.

HBCU Climate Change Conference Call for Student Abstracts - Deep South Environmental Justice Center 
Call for Abstracts | Submit by December 15
Student abstracts are now being accepted for oral and poster presentations for the 2025 conference. Each year, student attendees have an opportunity to present their research as well as interact with environmental experts and community members experiencing environmental exposure and negative impacts of climate change.

Regional Resilience Innovation Incubator - National Science Foundation 
Funding Opportunity | Letter of Intent Due December 16 
Each R2I2 project will address specific regional climate challenges and will develop and demonstrate solutions to those challenges that can be effectively applied in real- world settings. Investment in R2I2 will leverage past federal investments in addressing climate change and will provide a bridge connecting advancements in basic science with local knowledge, informed decision making, and technological innovations for societal applications.

NOAA Climate & Global Change (C&GC) Postdoctoral Program - Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science
Fellowship Opportunity | Apply by January 10
NOAA Climate and Global Change Postdoctoral Fellows focus on advancing Climate and Global Change Science. This includes science that furthers our understanding of physical earth system processes, climate impacts, and climate adaptation science. Applications may be focused on one discipline or be interdisciplinary, integrating across disciplines.

Recruiting Emerging Climate and Adaptation Scientists and Transformers - National Science Foundation 
Funding Opportunity | Apply by January 29, 2025
Focus On Recruiting Emerging Climate and Adaptation Scientists and Transformers (FORECAST) seeks to facilitate the transition from status quo graduate career preparation to a student-centered model with a particular emphasis on building entrepreneurial and innovation capacity at emerging research institutions (ERIs). Transformers are scientists ready to tackle the challenges the nation and world are facing due to climate change. This opportunity will adopt the spirit of multiple directives for the research community.

Host the Northeast, South Central and Pacific Islands CASC Regions - National Climate Adaptation Science Center Program
Funding Opportunity | Apply by February 3
Qualified organizations are invited to apply to host and, as applicable, serve as consortium partners for the Northeast, South Central, and Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs). Information sessions will be conducted to accommodate applicants' inquiries about this program, and the proposal review, evaluation, and selection process will be scheduled as follows: Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 3 PM EDT and Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 3 PM EDT.

Flourishing in Community Grantmaker - Fordham University
Funding Opportunity | Apply by March 31, 2025
The Flourishing in Community Grantmaker is offering noncompetitive awards to support capacity-constrained communities and community-based organizations (CBOs) within Region 2. These $75,000 subawards are designed for ease of access, with a streamlined process that does not require participation in the competitive review process. Any person or organization in Region 2: New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and eight federally recognized Indian Nations may submit a nomination, including self-nominations.

Postdoctoral Research Scholar - Global Hydrology Lab at UNC Chapel Hill and the Coastal Hazards Lab at North Carolina State University
Fellowship Opportunity | 2 Year Term | $65k- $70k/year | Open Until Filled
The Sunny Day Flooding Project is seeking a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in satellite remote sensing to join a highly interdisciplinary and community-engaged research project. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and diverse research group across multiple universities dedicated to advancing its understanding of chronic flood hazards and contributing to climate adaptation strategies through innovative remote sensing approaches.

Registry of Climate Adaptation and Resilience Professionals - Climate Smart Communities Initiative
Registry Opportunity | Apply Today
The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) is now accepting applications to join its Registry of Climate Adaptation and Resilience Professionals. Any organization that offers adaptation and/or resilience services can apply to join, and, once accepted, increase their visibility with community leaders from across the country who are seeking climate services, and become eligible to apply along with community leaders for funding from CSCI.

Special Call for Health Outcomes and Climate-Related Disaster Research - The Natural Hazards Center
Funding Opportunity | Apply Today
The Natural Hazards Center—with support from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation—is issuing a special call for quick response research focused on health outcomes among groups disproportionately affected by climate-related disasters. Available funds will support awards in the amount of $10,000 to $50,000 each.

Small Research Projects - Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center 
Funding Opportunity | Applications Accepted on a Rolling Basis
Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (MW CASC) Small Research Projects (SRP) are intended to help overcome these barriers to jumpstart the creation of new collaborative teams and enhance their capacity to conduct targeted research and needs assessments related to MW CASC research priorities.

Rooting Resilience: Funding and Technical Assistance for Urban and Community Forestry Projects - River Network
Funding Opportunity | Express Interest Today
River Network is seeking projects that will build equitable climate resilience and access to nature by increasing and improving the condition of a community’s tree canopy to address the challenges of flooding and extreme heat, community health concerns, and access to green jobs.  Individual grants will range from a minimum of $75,000 to a maximum of $200,000 total, over a 1-3-year period, depending on the scope of work, unique needs, and capabilities of the grantee.

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Events - In Person

2024 Tribal EN Conference - Tribal Exchange Network Group
Hybrid Event | Spokane, WA | October 15 - 17 | Free | Registration Closes October 10 
The 2024 Tribal Exchange Network Conference aims to expand Tribal capacity for environmental data sharing, management, and analysis through informational, interactive sessions that foster connection and collaboration opportunities and strengthen Tribal participation in the Exchange Network.

Climate Beacon 2024 Conference
In-Person Event | Boston, MA | October 16-18 | Registration Fee Varies | Register Today
Packed with more than 25 sessions and featuring 50+ experts from global institutions and companies leading in the climate arena, year two of Climate Beacon is focused less on talking and more on doing. Climate Beacon is where corporate, municipal, institutional, and community leaders all come together with experts and practitioners to share information, get down to brass tacks, and chart courses to more sustainable, livable futures.

RSVP for an ASAP Member Meetup in Minneapolis!
In-Person Event | Minneapolis, MN | October 22 | 6-8 PM CT | RSVP Today
Join ASAP Members Bharat Balyan and Alexis Monti on Tuesday, October 22, from 6 PM—8 PM at Brit's Pub in Minneapolis, MN. The venue offers a variety of food and drink options as well as ample seating and parking. Bharat and Alexis will be there the whole time, but feel free to drop in or go whenever you'd like. Please RSVP so we can plan how much space to reserve.

Climate Policy Colloquium - American Meteorological Society
In-Person Event | Washington, D.C. | December 15-19 | $2,900 Fee | Register by October 26
Attendees of the Climate Policy Colloquium will gain insight into the United States policy-making process and the climate policy landscape, explore emerging challenges and opportunities in climate science and policy, and examine the inner workings of government agencies working at the interface of science and policy.

AASHE 2024 Conference & Expo - Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
In-Person Event | October 27 - 29 | Anaheim, CA | $700 - $1300 | Early Bird Registration ends June 30 
This is the premiere event for sustainability in higher education. We will welcome faculty, staff, students, and all types of change agents to gather for compelling presentations and discussions on accelerating sustainability in higher education. AASHE 2024 is your opportunity to collaborate with colleagues who understand the intricacies of the challenges you face in advancing sustainability at your institution.

Climate Vulnerability Assessment Workshop - South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center
In-Person Event | October 30 | Shawnee, OK | Free | Register Today
This workshop will cover basics on how to start a vulnerability assessment; types of vulnerability assessments, various sectors (i.e., natural resources, culturally significant animals or plants, or infrastructure) and approaches that can be used to develop a vulnerability assessment. There will be a presentation on where to find tools that can help a Tribe or community to gather data and options to find projections for your Tribal region.

Climate Fast Forward 2024 - Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters
In-Person Event | November 14 - 15 | Rothschild, WI | Early Bird Registration Ends September 15
This is the only statewide climate change action conference in Wisconsin that covers a wide range of climate change impacts and solutions. Building on the successful 2019 and 2022 conferences, the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters will host the third Climate Fast Forward conference in 2024. Now a two-day conference, attendees will be able to attend skills-based workshops, participate in collaborative spaces, and hear from engaging plenary speakers.

16th Annual Climate Leadership Summit - Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact
In-Person Event | Key West, FL | December 16 - 18 | $375 - $450 | Register Today
The 16th Annual Climate Leadership Summit, organized by the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact and hosted by Monroe County, is a key regional gathering aimed at exchanging knowledge, highlighting climate initiatives, involving leaders from various sectors, and fostering the necessary collaboration to address the climate crisis on a large scale.

Workshop on Drought and Aquatic Ecosystems in the Southeast U.S. - Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center and National Integrated Drought Information System
In-Person Event | Raleigh, NC | January 7-9 | Free | Register Today
Given the broad interest and need to better understand and plan for ecological drought in the Southeast, the USGS Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (SECASC) and NOAA’s National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) in support of the Southeast Drought Early Warning System (SE DEWS), will convene a 3-day workshop addressing drought and low-flow in the Southeast.

Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit - Second Nature
In-Person Event | Washington, D.C. | February 2 - 4, 2025 | $750 - $1,900 | Register Today
The Summit offers a unique opportunity to connect with a community of climate action leaders in the higher education sector, united in their dedication to creating tangible and equitable solutions to climate change. At the 2025 Summit, you'll have the opportunity to network with like-minded peers, learn from inspiring speakers, and access resources to advance climate action initiatives on your campus and in communities. Join us for an event that promises to ignite your passion and amplify the fight for a sustainable and prosperous future for all.

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Events - Virtual

Climate and Societal Interactions Division Nature-Based Solutions Webinar Series - NOAA Climate Program Office
Webinar Series | September 25 - January 23, 2025 | Register Today 
This five-part webinar series features projects funded by the Climate and Societal Interactions (CSI) Division’s Adaptation Sciences (AdSci) and Climate Adaptation Partnerships (CAP) programs focused on the research and application of nature-based solutions (NbS), which are actions to protect, sustainably manage, or restore natural or modified ecosystems to address societal challenges, simultaneously providing benefits for people and the environment.  

Climate Adaptation Barriers and Needs Experienced by Northwest Coastal Tribes: Key Findings from Tribal Listening Sessions - Northwest Climate Resilience Collaborative
Virtual Event | October 16 | 2 PM ET | Free | Register Today
A team of researchers with the Northwest Climate Resilience Collaborative held a series of listening sessions with government staff, citizens, and elected officials from Northwest Coastal Tribes to better understand the barriers and unmet needs they experience in responding to these and other climate risks. Findings from this research were published in a report released in August 2024. In this webinar, report authors will share their key findings; describe their research approach, including efforts to ensure the ethical use of Tribal information; and provide information on the project’s next steps.

Southwest Drought Learning Network 2024 Annual Meeting 
Virtual Event | October 22 - 23 | Register Today 
This event will bring together resource managers, Southwest Drought Learning Network (DLN) members, Tribes, and others interested in drought to engage in peer-to-peer learning related to past drought experiences and lessons learned. 

What’s on the Table for the Negotiations: What Congress Needs to Know About COP29 - Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Virtual Event | October 23 | 12 - 1 PM EST | Register Today
Panelists will preview key issues on the negotiating agenda, from setting the new global climate finance goal and determining metrics for climate adaptation to updating national climate goals. The briefing will also unpack the complex process of international climate negotiations, review possible policy outcomes, and explore pathways for subsequent Congressional action.

Considerations for Integrating Nature-based Solutions in Planning - Climate and Societal Interactions (CSI) Division’s Adaptation Sciences (AdSci) and Climate Adaptation Partnerships (CAP) Programs
Virtual Event | October 23 | 3-4 PM ET | Free | Register Today
This webinar episode will feature two projects that consider different approaches to adaptation planning: cost-effective, climate and equity-informed, multi-objective analysis; and natural capital-informed. The first project, funded by AdSci, will provide an overview of how Houston quantifies the potential of an NbS in urban flood reduction and seeks to build community understanding and support. The second presentation will be from Pacific Research on Island Solutions for Adaptation (Pacific RISA, a CAP team). The team will provide an overview of their ongoing three-part project to create information needed for a natural capital approach to climate resilience, focusing primarily in Hawaiʻi but drawing on cases in other Pacific Islands.

Climate Disaster Resilience and Recovery - CivicWell
Virtual Event | October 31 | 2 - 3 PM EST | Register Today
In this webinar, HORNE Director of Federal and State Programs Geoffrey Ross will discuss the technical assistance his agency provides to support local communities in accessing federal funding for climate disaster preparedness and recovery. Kirin Kumar, Director for Climate and Disaster Resilience for Northern California Grantmakers, will highlight the ways philanthropy is stepping in to fill in gaps in state and federal funding for climate planning, resilience, and adaptation. City of Lodi Mayor and The Craig Group Partners LLC principal Lisa Craig and SPUR Hazard Resilience Senior Policy Manager Sarah Atkinson will share case studies from local jurisdictions, and resources available to support climate disaster recovery and resilience at the local level.

Ecological Drought: Future of Aquatic Flows - National Integrated Drought Information System
Virtual Event | November 4 | 3-4 PM ET | Free | Register Today
This webinar will explore how climate change is altering aquatic flows in streams and rivers across the country. Implications of how the nexus of climate and aquatic flows may impact aquatic ecosystem management will also be discussed.

24th Annual Great Lakes Water Conference - The University of Toledo College of Law
Virtual Event | November 8 | 9:30 AM -12:30 PM ET | Free | Register Today
Conference panelists will explore the legal, policy, and technical implications of climate migration generally, including any special challenges or opportunities that may be experienced in the Great Lakes region.

An Intertidal Biodiversity Monitoring Framework to Support Climate Adaptation in the Boston Harbor Islands National & State Park - Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center
Virtual Event | November 13 | 4 - 5 PM EST | Register Today
This webinar will present a comprehensive intertidal biodiversity monitoring framework developed to support future climate adaptation and restoration efforts for the Boston Harbor Islands National & State Park. The framework, which was developed in collaboration with National Park Service staff, was field tested and refined across multiple islands and sites, and integrates traditional (e.g. visual surveys) and modern (e.g. eDNA) methods to provide robust baseline data on intertidal communities.

Innovative Investment Strategies for Climate Resilience - CivicWell
Virtual Event | November 13 | 4 - 5 PM EST | Register Today
In this webinar, Former Senior Advisor of Climate and Economy to the California Governor’s Office Mary Collins, Valley Vision CEO Evan Schmidt, and Director of Environmental Initiatives for The San Diego Foundation Christiana DeBenedict will offer insights into how cohesive funding strategies from state, federal, and philanthropic sources can amplify the work of local communities and CBOs—increasing coordination, building coalitions and capacity, and investing in relationships as soft infrastructure for climate resilience.

Resilient Transportation Infrastructure: DOT Climate Adaptation Plan 2024-2027 - USDOT Climate Change Center
Virtual Event | November 14 | 2 PM ET | Free | Register Today
The USDOT Climate Change Center is hosting the Fall/Winter 2024 webinar series on climate change and transportation topics, ranging from greenhouse gas reduction strategies to climate resilience activities to research and technology advancements.

 

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