FARMWISE Indiana to continue local food mission as nonprofit
After nearly two years housed at the Environmental Resilience Institute, FARMWISE Indiana is taking the next step to ensure that locally produced food is accessible to more Hoosiers.
ERI report: Modernizing Northwest Indiana steel mills could bring major economic, community benefits
A new report released by Indiana University’s Environmental Resilience Institute finds that modernizing Northwest Indiana’s steel industry with cleaner, more advanced technologies could secure the region’s steelmaking future, protect thousands of jobs, and dramatically reduce pollution affecting Hoosier communities.
ERI workforce development program garners Climate Luminary Honors
Indiana University’s Environmental Resilience Institute (ERI) has been named a 2026 Climate Luminary Honors recipient for leadership and innovation in addressing climate challenges. Second Nature, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating climate action through higher education, recognized ERI alongside five other colleges and universities during a ceremony at the 2026 Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit in Chicago on March 10.
ISRC keynote: It’s up to states and communities to lead on climate
States and communities continue to drive progress on climate goals—with or without federal support. That was the message Gina McCarthy, former White House climate advisor and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator, delivered to more than 450 attendees at the 2026 Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference (ISRC), held Feb. 6 at the Bloomington Convention Center.
Photos: Hoosier climate leaders gather at ISRC
On Feb. 6th, more than 450 Hoosier sustainability professionals, students, entrepreneurs, community leaders, local government staff, and climate advocates from across the state gathered at the Bloomington Convention Center for a day of knowledge-sharing and networking during the 2026 Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference.
Perspective: Local experiences translate to global climate convening
From city council meetings in Indiana to the global stage in Brazil, Annabel Prokopy reflects on how local climate work shapes international action. Attending COP30 as part of IU’s delegation, she draws connections between grassroots organizing, global negotiations, and the importance of youth and communities in working toward climate solutions worldwide.
Nominate a 2026 Hoosier Resilience Hero
Nominations for 2026 Hoosier Resilience Heroes are open now through March 6. Individuals can nominate an Indiana resident by filling out and submitting an online form.
