Texas Climate Conference 2025 –
Characterizing Climate Change Impacts & Water Extremes on the Gulf Coast
Date
April 10-11, 2025
Location
Rice University, Anderson-Clarke Center
Home of the Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies
Registration
Join us for the Texas Climate Conference 2025
A two-day event focusing on the intersection of climate science, policy, and actionable solutions for the Gulf Coast — sponsored by the Rice Sustainability Institute and Texas A&M's Texas Center for Climate Studies.
Featuring keynotes, collaborative sessions, and a poster exhibit, the workshop brings together researchers, policymakers, and community stakeholders to explore the impacts of extreme heat, flooding, sea level rise, and health challenges in a warming climate.
This event aims to foster expert collaboration and develop strategies to strengthen regional resilience through targeted climate intelligence and mitigation efforts.
Agenda
- Day 1 – April 10, 2025
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Day 1 – April 10, 2025
8:30 AM – Breakfast & Registration
9:00 AM – Welcome Address
Speaker: Sylvia Dee, Rice University9:30 AM – Keynote Address
Speaker: Katharine Hayhoe, The Nature Conservancy
Topic: “Climate Change in the Gulf Coast: Challenges, Opportunities, Solutions”10:30 AM – Thematic Keynotes (15-20 minutes each)
Topics:- Extreme Heat
- Flooding & Water Resources
- Sea Level Rise & Coastal Hazards
- Human Health
12:30 PM – Lunch & Meet-and-Greet
Special networking opportunity for students and early-career researchers.1:30 - 5:00 PM – Details to be Announced Soon
- Day 2 – April 11, 2025
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Day 2 – April 11, 2025
8:30 AM – Breakfast & Networking
9:00 AM – Working Group Sessions
Development of proposals and white papers focused on mitigation and adaptation strategies.Noon – Lunch
1:00 - 4:00 PM – Details to be Announced Soon
4:00 PM – Closing Remarks & Adjournment
- Workshop Themes
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- Extreme Heat: Exploring rising temperatures and their human and environmental impacts
- Flooding & Water Resources: Addressing risks from extreme rainfall and water availability challenges
- Sea Level Rise & Coastal Hazards: Identifying risks to infrastructure and communities
- Human Health: Understanding the effects of climate extremes on health outcomes and solutions
- Academic Partners
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Academic Partners
- Rice University
- University of Houston
- Texas A&M
- University of Texas at Austin
Tickets & Registration
- General Admission: $100
- Graduate Students: Free (includes access to meet-and-greet lunch)
Venue
Anderson-Clarke Center
Home of the Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, Rice University
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Hotel Accommodations
A reduced rate is available at the InterContinental Houston in the Texas Medical Center, just minutes from the Rice University campus.
Dates: April 9-11, 2025
Booking: Rooms are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Book Your Hotel Room: Texas Climate Conference Room Block
Transportation
The InterContinental Houston hotel provides a complimentary shuttle to the Rice University campus for hotel guests, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contact Information
Please contact the Rice Sustainability Institute at si@rice.edu with any questions.
For more information, you may also contact Sylvia Dee at sylvia.dee@rice.edu