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.