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Our visionary approach connects the University of Washington’s world-class research capabilities with communities from around the world to create novel, equitable and scalable climate change solutions. Learn more News & Events More News Media Coverage Ben Packard leads EarthLab’s efforts to connect UW resources to community action addressing the threats — and inequities — of climate change Identifying the root cause of the climate crisis is simple enough. Finding solutions? Not so simple. It requires enormous creativity, commitment and collaboration, often among traditional antagonists in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. To foster these ad hoc collaborations, there is UW EarthLab, a transdisciplinary institute within the College of the Environment that is connecting the diverse research expertise and student energy of the University of Washington to community-driven initiatives mitigating the effects of and building resilience to climate change—with a focus on climate justice. Read more Announcements UW EarthLab Announces 2024-25 Innovation Grants Projects for Climate & Social Justice UW EarthLab awards $400,000 to develop actionable research at the intersection of climate change & social justice, making a positive impact on people’s lives and livelihoods March 28,2024 Today EarthLab announced that five community-centered teams have been selected for the 2024-25 Innovation Grants program. Each team will receive $80,000 to research and develop new and actionable knowledge on community-driven projects at the intersection of climate change and social justice. Read more Media Coverage , Climate NW CASC Researchers and Collaborators Publish New Study on Centering Socioecological Connections to Collaboratively Manage Post-Fire Vegetation Shifts Events UW stakeholders discuss climate change and healthcare in inaugural symposium Events Join EarthLab April 25 for Climate Justice Conversations and Connections Connect with EarthLab Sign up for our newsletter Follow EarthLab Upcoming Events May 16 Indigenous Mental Health May 23 CBE Community of Practice Climate Solutions Symposium May 23 Climate Solutions Annual Seattle Celebration Full events calendar Featured work Center for Health and the Global Environment The Center for Health and the Global Environment is a growing community of practitioners and students that believes health considerations should be at the forefront of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to prepare for and respond to climate change impacts. Center for Health and the Global Environment Featured work Climate Impacts Group The Climate Impacts Group is widely recognized for scientific discovery, as an experienced creator of impartial & actionable science and as a catalyst for building regional climate resilience. Climate Impacts Group Featured work Doris Duke Conservation Scholars The Doris Duke Conservation Scholars are a diverse, committed, and creative community from around the country that centers equity and justice in nature conservation. Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Featured work Future Rivers Future Rivers is a National Science Foundation Research Traineeship for graduate students focused on scientifically innovative, culturally relevant, transdisciplinary approaches to freshwater ecosystem sustainability. Future Rivers Featured work Nature and Health Nature and Health seeks to understand the connections between nature and human health and well-being and to translate that understanding into programs, practices, and policies that benefit all people and nature. Nature and Health Featured work Nippon Foundation Ocean Nexus Center The Nippon Foundation Ocean Nexus Center is a global program based in EarthLab that aims to transform ocean governance so the oceans benefit everyone, equitably. Ocean Nexus Featured work Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center is a federal-university partnership that produces relevant and accessible science on climate change impacts and adaptation actions for Northwest natural resource managers and policy makers. Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center Featured work Washington Ocean Acidification Center The Washington Ocean Acidification Center serves Washington state by leading priority areas of ocean acidification research. 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