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  • Hoosier climate solutions to be highlighted at ERI-hosted sustainability and resilience conference

Hoosier climate solutions to be highlighted at ERI-hosted sustainability and resilience conference 

By: Jonathan Hines

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Climate change presents new risks and challenges to Indiana’s economy and Hoosiers’ well-being. A growing network of individuals and organizations, however, is finding the possibility within the problem and working to create an environmentally sustainable future for every Hoosier. 

The 2025 Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference (ISRC), to be held Friday, Feb. 28 at the Monroe Convention Center in Bloomington, will shine a spotlight on these efforts as well as opportunities to accelerate the adoption of effective climate solutions. 

Hosted by Indiana University’s Environmental Resilience Institute (ERI) and presenting supporter the Indianapolis Airport Authority, the one-day event is open to anyone—professionals, scholars, community leaders, students, and others—who wants to learn about climate pollution reduction initiatives in the state and strategies to protect communities and businesses from the impacts of extreme weather. 

Registration for ISRC is $75 for general admission and $25 for students and includes a full day of conference activities, a buffet lunch, and a networking happy hour to round out the day. 

“Over the last two years, Indiana has attracted more than $4 billion in federal funding for sustainability projects that are addressing everything from transportation, to buildings, to manufacturing, to agriculture, and more. Everywhere you look you’ll find Hoosiers who are doing the hard work of lowering energy costs, reducing pollution, and building up the resilience of our communities," said Bill Brown, ERI assistant director for strategy and engagement.

“At ISRC, we want to give people a platform to share stories of positive action as well as knowledge and best practices that can inspire and inform attendees’ own efforts.” 

New to this year’s conference is a series of research presentations and a poster session highlighting climate and sustainability scholarship with implications for Indiana, supported by IU Research.

Bill Brown (right), ERI assistant director for strategy and engagement, speaks at the 2024 Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference on Feb. 9, 2024 at IUI. Photo by Justin Casterline, Indiana University

During a special plenary roundtable, Stephanie Goodrid Lawson, executive director of the McKinney Family Foundation, will lead a discussion on in-state efforts to invest in climate solutions, improve water quality, and increase civic engagement. The roundtable will also feature Alex Crowley, executive director of the Indiana Energy Independence Fund, the state’s first green bank.

Other topics to be covered at ISRC include: 

  • Funding for energy and resilience projects 
  • Climate action planning for cities and schools 
  • Agrivoltaics 
  • Community resilience hubs 
  • Resilient food systems strategies 

A full schedule, including breakout session descriptions and presenters, is available on the conference landing page. 

Register for ISRC 2025

  

About the Environmental Resilience Institute 

Indiana University’s Environmental Resilience Institute brings together a broad coalition of government, business, nonprofit, and community leaders to help Indiana and the Midwest better prepare for the challenges of environmental change. By integrating research, education, and community, ERI is working to create a more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future. Learn more at eri.iu.edu. 

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