Are you a graduate student (master’s, doctoral, post-doc) or early-career professional (five years from a terminal degree) interested in understanding how climate equity and resilience connects to your research, work, or life?

The Climate Equity and Resilience Institute (CERSI) invites you to a transformative week-long program designed to deepen your knowledge and grow your community.

From September 27-October 4, 2026, participants will get to explore climate resilience through place-based learning, immersive field trips, and engaging discussions with guest speakers, all while building meaningful connections with others passionate about how climate intersects with societies and culture in a variety of contexts. Scholarships, travel, and accommodations support are available to make this opportunity accessible for eligible participants.

What you’ll gain:

• A deeper understanding of how climate and environmental resilience intersect with social systems at multiple scales and in various contexts.
• knowledge of the theories, tools, and practices to mediate relationships between climate and environmental work and communities.
• A community and professional network of coastal & climate practitioners who are committed to community-based relationships within their research and other climate work.

What to expect:

• Field trips that bring theory to life in real-world settings.
• Lectures and workshops led by a diverse group of experts and practitioners.
• A collaborative, place-based learning environment at Warm Beach Camp & Conference Center.

Learn more on the website and apply by the August 14 deadline.

CERSI is hosted by the UW Climate Impacts Group in coordination with Washington Sea Grant and is supported by EarthLab. Please email cersi@uw.edu for any questions.