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
Call for Abstracts
Researchers, practitioners, and policymakers are invited to submit abstracts showcasing their work on climate science, adaptation, mitigation, and policy.
📅 Submission Deadline: March 8, 2025
🔗 Submit your abstract here: Texas Climate Conference 2025 Abstract Submission
Don't miss this opportunity to share your insights and connect with experts shaping Texas' climate future!
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