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.
Year in review: Finding opportunity amidst uncertainty
Despite a murky national picture, ERI continued to strengthen partnerships with Indiana communities and launch new initiatives to advance sustainability and resilience in the state.
FARMWISE Indiana cultivates connections between Hoosier farmers and schools
FARMWISE Indiana, a program from Indiana University’s Environmental Resilience Institute, connects local farmers with schools and other institutions to strengthen regional food systems and bring more fresh, locally grown produce to Hoosier communities. By coordinating relationships between farmers and buyers, the initiative helps schools source nutritious local foods while supporting Indiana’s agricultural economy.
Gina McCarthy to deliver keynote at 2026 Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference
Gina McCarthy, the first White House National Climate Advisor and former Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, will deliver a keynote message on building a sustainable future at the 2026 Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference (ISRC) on Feb. 6 in Bloomington.
Ostrom Workshop | Colloquium: Alyssa Paredes
The Ostrom Workshop, 513 N PARK AVE
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The Ostrom Workshop Colloquium Series - co-sponsored by the IU Department of Geography - welcomes Dr. Alyssa Paredes (University of Michigan, Department of Anthropology).
Environmental Futures Cross-Pollination Luncheon
MAXWELL HALL
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Join the Environmental Futures in the Arts and Humanities Initiative for a lunch-hour series designed to bring together scholars and artists in the arts and humanities whose work engages with plant wo...Read more
Learn about HLS at COP31and How You Can Apply!
GISB
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Join Professor O’Reilly and IU COP30 student delegates to learn about this travel course.
Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference
Monroe Convention Center
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Connect with Hoosier climate leaders for a day of networking and knowledge, listen to speakers and panels who are leading Indiana’s sustainability journey, and identify opportunities to collaborate ...Read more
Teaching Climate Justice: Intersections of Climate, Health, and Social Equity
IU School of Education
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This one-day workshop builds on the successes of previous Educating for Environmental Change workshops by incorporating social dimensions of climate change and environmental concerns. Teachers will ex...Read more
