Identifying Policy Solutions to Address Climate Adaptation Funding Barriers for Northwest Coastal Tribes
Experts from the University of Washington Native American Law Center, Harvard Environmental and Energy Law Program, the Environmental Policy Innovation Center, and the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group will share several potential policy tools that Northwest Coastal Tribes can use to bolster and streamline funding for climate adaptation and resilience efforts. This webinar is hosted by the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cig@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Online (Zoom).
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. EarthLab Summer Internship - Virtual Info Session #3
EarthLab summer internships offer a robust, cohort-based experience for University of Washington undergraduate students. Undergraduate students enrolled in a degree-granting program at any UW campus (Bothell, Seattle, or Tacoma) as of Spring Quarter 2026 from a variety of disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Applications are now open for summer 2026.
RSVP today to one of our three virtual info sessions!
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: EarthLab | earthlab@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: UW undergraduate students.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Online (Zoom).
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Nature and Health Community Dinner with Rachel Berney, PhD
Our quarterly community dinners welcome anyone with a curiosity about expanding access to green space to support health and well-being, environmental and health equity, people-nature reciprocity, and climate change resilience. Students, professionals, and community members from many different disciplines come together to explore new ideas, discuss policies and programs, and strengthen partnerships in the field of nature and health.
The February 10 dinner features a speed talk from Rachel Berney, PhD, associate professor in the UW College of Built Environments and director of Urban@UW.
Nature and Health Community Dinners include: A plant-based dinner , Drinks , Networking , Short talks from a wide variety of professionals, including researchers, community leaders, policy-makers, program managers, etc.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: natureandhealth@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Lectures/Seminars.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
1050 N 34th St, Seattle, WA 98103.
For more info visit events.uw.edu. NW CASC Research Fellowship Info Session
During this session, the NW CASC Consortium director and deputy director will provide an overview of the program and application process, followed by a Q&A session.
The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) Research Fellowship Program supports research related to climate adaptation for Northwest natural and cultural resource management and provides training in the principles and practices of developing decision-relevant science.
The NW CASC invites applications for its 2026-2027 Research Fellowship Program from graduate students at University of Washington (UW), Boise State University (BSU), Oregon State University (OSU), Portland State University (PSU) University of Montana (UM), Washington State University (WSU) and Western Washington University (WWU) and from postdoctoral scholars at BSU, OSU, PSU, UM, WSU and WWU (this fellowship cannot provide funding for postdocs at UW).
Funding will be available to support research performed during the 2026-2027 academic year. The funding period is f…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Darcy Gould | darcyjw@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. NEW DATE: Extreme Heat in the Pacific Northwest: Strategies for Next Summer and Beyond
Extreme heat disasters are becoming increasingly common. What are the strategies for long-term risk-reduction and extreme heat preparedness? This discussion will expand on an article co-written by our featured speakers, which was recently featured by The Conversation in a new collection of essays on how extreme weather events will impact the environment- and our lives.
Featured Speakers:
- Jason Vogel, Deputy Director, UW Climate Impacts Group
- Brian Henning, Professor of Philosophy and Environmental Studies, Gonzaga University
This webinar is part of the Climate Impacts Group "Our Climate Future" webinar series.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cig@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Online (Zoom).
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. UW Environmental Career Fair
Open to all UW students and alumni, the Environmental Career Fair is an opportunity to explore careers in environmental and natural resources fields. At the fair, you can connect with employers from the nonprofit, government, and private sectors with career-level positions and paid internships. It’s an opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable insight that will shape your academic and career journey.
Student registration is open on Handshake!
After registering you can see the employers in attendance to learn more about them and their open positions. Contact envjobs@uw.edu with questions about the Environmental Career Fair.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
HUB North Ballroom.
For more info visit environment.uw.edu. 3rd Annual Symposium on Climate Change and Clinical Practice
For the third year in a row, stakeholders from across the spectrum of clinical practice and health care operations in the region are invited to consider the implications of the climate crisis on our health systems.
This FREE symposium will provide a half day of learning, network development, and practical exploration of key topics such as disaster preparedness, capacity management, specialty-specific changes in clinical practice, and decarbonization of the clinical environment.
THIS EVENT IS FOR:
Clinical practitioners and support staff
Health care operations
Medical students
Climate policy makers & advocates
Medical residents and fellows
Medical maintenance and facilities professionals
Allied health students and faculty in medicine, social work, nursing, pharmacy and more!
Lunch and refreshments will be provided to all in-person attendees.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). Accessibility Contact: mburden@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Meetings. Information Sessions. Special Events. Workshops.
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit events.uw.edu. Climate Impacts Group 30th Anniversary Celebration + Film Screening
You are cordially invited to join us on the evening of March 18th for a film screening and dialogue about the facts of climate change, the history of climate change politics, and a path forward to a resilient future.
For 30 years, the UW Climate Impacts Group has worked in partnership to support evidence-based decision making and climate change adaptation. To honor this legacy, Linda and David Cornfield are generously hosting a pre-screening reception, film screening of the documentary The White House Effect, and post-screening panel discussion moderated by former Washington state governor Jay Inslee.
Registration is required and space is limited. Please use the link below to learn more about the event and register.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cig@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Pacific Science Center - Pacca IMAX Theatre
200 Sue Bird Court N, Seattle, WA 98109.
For more info visit events.uw.edu. Northwest Nature and Health Symposium
The UW Center for Nature and Health illuminates the connections between nature and human health and well-being. We work with community and decision-makers to translate our findings into programs and policies that ensure everyone can benefit from the healing power of nature.
Since 2016, we have been hosting symposia to bring together researchers, community members, and decision-makers to learn about new discoveries, discuss new policies and programs, and advance partnerships in the field of nature and health. We strive to invite speakers who work hand-in-hand to understand the needs of communities who have borne the brunt of social and environmental injustices; who work to address health and access inequities; and who bring critical insights and perspectives on environmental history as well as outdoor recreation.
Our symposia are: Led by our core values of integrity, environmental equity, multiple ways of knowing, and resilience , An opportunity to cultivate your network , Filled with inspiring talks and…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Intellectual House (INT). Accessibility Contact: natureandhealth@uw.edu. Event Types: Conferences. Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit events.uw.edu.