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The climate is changing in ways that pose increasing risks to people and ecosystems. We are in a crucial window for taking steps to protect the planet and its people. Climate Crossroads harnesses the breadth of the National Academies’ expertise, resources, and advice to catalyze actions to meet the climate crisis.

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Climate Conversations: Science Policy Crossroads

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Join us for a discussion about how science is incorporated in policymaking.

Nov 21, 2025
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Climate Conversations: Pathways to Action

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Tune in to this monthly webinar series for high-level, cross-cutting, nonpartisan conversations about issues relevant to national policy action on climate change.

Nov 20, 2025
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Climate Crossroads Congressional Fellowship

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The Climate Crossroads Congressional Fellowship is intended to provide current Congressional staff with a solid grounding in the science, engineering, and health dimensions of climate change.

Nov 19, 2025
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Past Events

Accelerating Climate Progress with AI: Workshop Planning Meeting #8

  • December 10, 2025
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

Accelerating Climate Progress with AI: Workshop Planning Meeting #7

  • December 5, 2025
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

Future Directions for Earth Observations and Data Stewardship: A Workshop

  • December 2 - 3, 2025
  • Workshop
  • Past

NOTE: Registration for active participation in the workshop is now closed. The workshop will be livestreamed on this event page for general viewing. This workshop will convene participants from across...

Accelerating Climate Progress with AI: Workshop Planning Meeting #6

  • November 21, 2025
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

Webinar 1 - Collecting GHG Emissions Data: Current Capabilities and Challenges

  • November 19, 2025
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EST)
  • Webinar
  • Past

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions information can be used to measure, allocate, and reduce emissions across many sectors. By gathering accurate and efficient data on GHG emissions, we can gain important...

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Webinar 3 - AI for Extreme Weather Events Forecasting

  • November 18, 2025
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EST)
  • Webinar
  • Past

Historically, weather forecasts have been manually calculated based on barometric pressure, current weather conditions, and cloud cover, using data collected over time to make forecast models, identif...

Weather, screen and meteorology with people for forecast, satellite maps or teamwork to track storm. Control room, back or scientists with monitor for broadcast news, pattern review or climate change.

Accelerating Climate Progress with AI: Workshop Planning Meeting #5

  • November 12, 2025
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

Accelerating Climate Progress with AI: Workshop Planning Meeting #4

  • November 7, 2025
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

Climate Conversations: Science Policy Crossroads

  • November 3, 2025
  • 10:00 AM - 10:40 AM (EST)
  • Webinar
  • Past

Join us for a discussion about how science is incorporated in policymaking. A recording of the webinar is available below. Please take our Post Webinar Survey after viewing the event. Sign up for the...

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Accelerating Climate Progress with AI: Workshop Planning Meeting #3

  • October 31, 2025
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

Accelerating Climate Progress with AI: Workshop Planning Meeting #2

  • October 22, 2025
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

Webinar 2 - Advanced AI for Earth Systems Forecasting

  • October 21, 2025
  • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (EDT)
  • Webinar
  • Past

Earth systems forecasting is a combination of short-term predictions and long-term projections about climate conditions for a particular location. The outputs of earth systems forecasting models can p...

Weather, screen and meteorology with people for forecast, satellite maps or teamwork to track storm. Control room, back or scientists with monitor for broadcast news, pattern review or climate change.

Accelerating Climate Progress with AI: Workshop Planning Meeting #1

  • October 15, 2025
  • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

Colorado Crossroads: Resilient Agriculture in a Changing Climate

  • October 15, 2025
  • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
  • Meeting
  • Past

A Science-Informed Policy Training for State Policy Staff. Colorado Crossroads is a one-day training event that engages local policy professionals on regionally relevant issues at the intersection of...

Air Pollution in India: Ramanathan Climate Conversation 2025

  • September 29, 2025
  • 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM (EDT)
  • Webinar
  • Past

Join us for a discussion about the interactions between air pollution, climate change, and public health in India. A recording of the webinar is available below. Please take our Post Webinar Survey a...
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