Apr 16 Climate Conversations: Urban Fires (Virtual) 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., April 16, 2025 National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, & Math (NASEM) is hosting a Climate Conversation to highlight the lessons learned and opportunities for science to support impacted communities, drawing on experience from other major urban fires in the last few years. The event will unpack the range of factors that are contributing to urban wildfire risk, and explore the impacts on health, infrastructure, and other human systems, as well as discuss how communities can prepare and move forward in the aftermath of a disaster.
Feb 18 Local Data for Equitable Communities Applicant Webinar (Virtual) 11 a.m. – 12:05 p.m., Feb. 18, 2025 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Local Data for Equitable Communities Applicant Webinar. Funding opportunity website. Application deadline: March 18, 2025, 1:00 PM AZ.
Feb 19 Wastewater-Based Epidemiology in Tribal Communities (Hybrid; Tucson) Noon – 1 p.m., Feb. 19, 2025 This professional seminar series invites Native scientists, engineers, activists, community members and leaders to share their personal and professional journeys, providing inspiration to the next generation of change makers.
Feb 27 Drought, Destroyer of Civilizations (Virtual) 5 – 6 p.m., Feb. 27, 2025 Paleontological Research Institution is hosting a webinar by Sylvia Reeves* that will cover some of the history of drought, impacts of drought in the US in the past 10 years and the focus of research and inquiry on monitoring drought, drought outlooks, impacts and resilience strategies for the future. * NIDIS Regional Drought Information Coordinator (Northeast DEWS), Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Science, University of Colorado Boulder, OAA, National Integrated Drought Information System.
Feb 19 Teach Climate Network Workshop: Making Climate Science Matter (Virtual) 11 a.m. – 12:05 p.m., Feb. 19, 2025 The Climate Energy and Literacy Awareness Network (CLEAN) Team will introduce a guide that connects the information in the National Climate Assessment report to teaching guidance and resources. The presenters will describe how the new design and updates to the guide make it a powerful tool for education and outreach professionals and how to support their efforts in classrooms, communities, and beyond.
Apr 29 Preparedness Summit Pathways to Recovery in the Aftermath of Disasters (San Antonio) All Day, April 29 – May 2, 2025 Attendees from all levels of the government, emergency management, volunteer organizations, healthcare coalitions, and academia will share best practices, build partnerships, advance their skillset, and take away innovative solutions and practical strategies to address the vulnerabilities in our country's health security system.
Apr 16 "Workforce Supports" Health Center Preparedness & Response Forum: Extreme Heat (Virtual) 11 a.m. – 12:05 p.m., April 16, 2025 HRSA National Training and Technical Assistance Partners (NTTAPs) "Workforce Supports" webinar, part of a four-part webinar series focused on preparing for and responding to a wide variety of emergencies designed to promote promising practices and offer strategies for addressing challenges related to both emergency planning and recovery.
Feb 19 "Extreme Heat" Health Center Preparedness & Response Forum: Extreme Heat (Virtual) Noon – 1 p.m., Feb. 19, 2025 HRSA National Training and Technical Assistance Partners (NTTAPs) "Extreme Heat" webinar, part of a four-part webinar series focused on preparing for and responding to a wide variety of emergencies designed to promote promising practices and offer strategies for addressing challenges related to both emergency planning and recovery.
Feb 27 American Public Health Association (APHA) Climate, Health, & Equity Summit (Virtual) 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Feb. 27 – 28, 2025 APHA's second annual Climate, Health, & Equity Summit is a two-day virtual event bringing together APHA members from across sections and disciplines to explore the the intersectionality of climate, health, and equity; build community; and advance collaborative work in the pursuit of a healthier, more equitable future. This Summit provides a platform for learning, collaboration, and empowerment. The Summit is a call to action, a platform for every individual to harness their unique expertise and contribute meaningfully to the collective fight against the climate crisis. Together, we can forge a path toward a sustainable, equitable future where health and well-being flourish for all.
Feb 24 Systems for Action Calls for Proposal Informational Presentation (Virtual) 11 a.m. – 12:05 p.m., Feb. 24, 2025 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Systems for Action Research Program call for proposals informational webinar. Funding opportunity website.