Fostering Collaboration in Climate Solutions
The Center for Climate Futures hosted five webinars this year, highlighting the essential role of community colleges in advancing climate-aligned workforce development and building community resilience against fires, floods, droughts, and extreme heat.
The Community Colleges and Climate Futures webinar series emphasizes the critical importance of faculty and administrative leadership in preparing students for the challenges and opportunities that changing climate, climate policy, and emerging technologies represent. By connecting industry experts, students, and professionals around a set of climate themes, the webinars foster collaboration and innovation in climate solutions. These sessions dive deep into emerging technologies, policy developments, and career opportunities that are shaping the future of environmental work.
Watch the full webinar series now on demand:
- Professional Development for Climate Leadership | June 11, 2026
- Community Colleges as Climate Resilience Hubs | May 1, 2026
- Students as Climate Ambassadors | April 9, 2026
- Regional Approaches to Workforce Development | March 19, 2026
- High Impact Climate Pedagogy | February 19, 2026
The webinars were hosted by FoundationCCC with support from City University of New York Climate Center, Red House at Georgetown University, the Community College Research Center, and Second Nature. These partners seek to facilitate connection, community and shared learning, and building momentum for new efforts within our sector and beyond.
As the largest system of higher education in the nation, the California Community College system is uniquely positioned to help Californians mitigate and adapt to climate change through its extensive physical presence, community connections, and role in climate-ready workforce development. Guiding these efforts at FoundationCCC is the Center for Climate Futures, which leverages existing community college strengths to make a significant and lasting impact on our environment and society.
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