Climate Science & Research

The following resources provide support on integrating research activities into the climate action plan and creating solutions to the climate crisis. They also address research related to understanding the physical science of climate disruption, as well as the social science issues around the impacts of climate disruption, communicating about sustainability, and climate action and policy.

The Crisis of Climate Disruption
The Higher Education Climate Adaptation Committee

Publications

Higher Education’s Role in Adapting to a Changing Climate

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Evaluates how colleges and universities are preparing society for a changing climate through their education, research, operations, and community engagement activities.

The Ultimate Stakes: Climate Change and the Fate of Civilization

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The challenge of global warming can be mind-boggling and complex, but the bottom line is both simple and clear. Change is under way and hitting harder and faster than expected. What is ultimately at stake is the human way of life we call civilization.

Articles & Blog Posts

Second Nature Briefing Paper Series #3: The Ultimate Stakes: Climate Change and the Fate of Civilization
February, 2012

Dianne Dumanoski, Author and Environmental Journalist
Organica Offers ACUPCC Signatories an Opportunity to Advance Their Commitment to Sustainability
February, 2012

Melissa McDonald, Business Development, Organica Water and Jonathan Lanciani, President & CEO, Organica Water
The University of Arizona Provides Local Climate Adaptation Assessment & Planning Support
February, 2012

Joe Abraham, Director, University of Arizona Office of Sustainability and Leslie Ethen, Director, City of Tucson Office of Conservation and Sustainable Development
The U.S. National Climate Assessment
February, 2012

Jim Buizer, Deputy Director for Climate Adaptation and International Development, Institute of the Environment, University of Arizona and Member, Executive Secretariat, NCADAC
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