Climate Impacts Group

EarthGames ‘On Tap’: Video Games to Shape Our Future

The UW Center for Creative Conservation warmly welcomes you to join their inaugural EarthGames ‘On Tap’ on Thursday, May 18th, 2017 at the Impact Hub Seattle. This event brings together researchers and video game developers to spark collaborations on games for change – specifically, video games that are good for people and the planet.

Come hear short, spirited presentations by acclaimed writer Emma Marris and award-winning game developer John Krajewski. Learn how to ‘gamify’ research, and meet others working in the environmental, education, and social change realms. Mingle and brainstorm over locally-sourced beer, pizza, and popcorn–and try your hand playing a curated selection of ‘earthgames’! 

A conversation on climate change & global security

We invite you to join Green Evans, a student organization at the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, for a conversation on climate change and global security with Lukas Haynes, advisory board member of the Center for Climate and Security. CIG’s Director, Amy Snover, will moderate the conversation. We hope to see you there!

When: Tuesday, March 28th, 2017 | 3-4pm 

Where: Allen Library Auditorium, University of Washington

Learn about CIG’s upcoming talks at the Northwest Climate Conference

The 7th Annual Northwest Climate Conference is to be held on November 14-16, 2016 at the Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, WA (conference website). The annual NW Climate Conference is the region’s premier opportunity for a cross-disciplinary exchange of knowledge and ideas relating to climate impacts and adaptation. Several members of CIG are set to participate at this conference, see below for more information on the upcoming sessions, talks, and posters. 

CIG to co-host event on urban environmental justice

The complex interplay between urban development, climate change and environmental and social justice is the focus of a two-day symposium to be held at the University of Washington Nov. 7 and 8. The free, public event will feature speakers from around the country and panel discussions on topics ranging from urban population health to teaching about environmental justice. The event will be co-hosted by Urban UW and the UW Climate Impacts Group.