Fifth National Climate Assessment shows what the Northwest can expect without climate action

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On November 14, the Biden Administration released the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA) detailing how climate change is affecting the United States and how institutions and communities are responding. Crystal Raymond is quoted in this UW Daily article. 

NCA5 Northwest – November 30 Webinar

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Cascadia Consulting Group and the Climate Impacts Group held an informational webinar covering the Northwest Chapter of the Fifth National Climate Assessment on November 30, 2023. The webinar will focus on the significance of the report for Washington, and include information about climate action by Washington State agencies. The webinar recording is now available. Copy and paste the following passcode to access: j!8N*?27

We’re Hiring: Climate Impacts Group Director

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We are hiring a Director to plan and lead the activities of the UW Climate Impacts Group. The Director will provide strategic leadership and direction for the Group’s research, education and stakeholder engagement efforts aimed at improving societal and ecological resilience to climate variability and change, and will represent the Climate Impacts Group on a regional and national scale. This position will establish the vision and build support both inside and outside the University of Washington for our efforts to connect science with climate-resilience action through partnership and collaboration. They will broaden and deepen our efforts related to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice.

We envision this position will: 1) provide strategic leadership for the organization; 2) work collaboratively with the Climate Impacts Group team to set the direction for research, education and outreach on an actionable climate science agenda; 3) serve as the lead-PI for large research efforts involving multiple co-PIs within and beyond the Group, such as the Northwest Climate Resilience Collaborative; 4) maintain relationships with key public, private, non-profit and/or tribal partners; 5) work closely with the University of Washington partners to develop and steward diverse sources of grant and non-grant support from private, federal, state, foundation and other sources; and 6) provide internal management for the Climate Impacts Group. 

We are seeking a candidate with a Ph.D. or terminal professional degree or foreign equivalent in a climate adaptation-relevant discipline or the equivalent in knowledge and experience, and at least nine years of experience leading large or complicated projects or programs focused on issues of relevance. Successful candidates will also demonstrate the ability to successfully work with, respect and support diverse people and perspectives; to work effectively as a collaborator, mentor, team builder and program manager; and to apply innovative leadership skills to a complex organization. They will have experience in co-creating knowledge and linking science and decision-making, as well as advancing justice, inclusion and equity at an individual and organizational level.

We encourage applications from people who do not have a traditional academic background, including experience in NGOs, consulting, and government.

The salary range for this position is $12,000 to $14,000 monthly or $144,000 to $168,000 annually. We have set a wide range to allow for candidates with different levels of experience.

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The UW Climate Impacts Group is a member organization of UW EarthLab, and is housed in the College of the Environment. 

How climate change will impact recreation in the Pacific Northwest

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As the seasons change in Washington state from winter to spring, you can almost hear the collective cheers at the promise of warmer weather and sunnier days. For some, though, this time of year also marks the dreaded end of winter fun, as snow starts melting on the Pacific Northwest’s tallest peaks. But how will climate change affect outdoor recreation, not only during these transitional periods but throughout the year? And what can we expect in the coming years and decades? Dr. Amy Snover is quoted.

“The future isn’t written, meaning we don’t know exactly what will happen. We have already set some climate change impacts in motion, but how bad it is on the ground here in the Northwest depends on how quickly we act to reverse it.” 

– Dr. Amy Snover