Revisiting a Centuries-Old Approach to Farming That Embraces Water Scarcity Dec. 11, 2023 As discussions at COP28 wrestle with climate impacts on global food and water security, we hear from a Hopi farmer on his thriving practice of dry farming and his hopes for shared learning in Dubai. Read more Image
UArizona Delegation Travels to COP28 in Dubai Dec. 4, 2023 As the world comes together for COP28, the Arizona Initiative for Resilience and International Development and the Center for Climate Adaptation Science and Solutions within AIR has brought together multi-disciplinary experts from across the University of Arizona and scholars from the Global South who are part of AIR's Climate Adaptation Research Program to form a delegation that brings their expertise to address and advance solutions towards a more resilient future. Read more Image
Growing Indigenous Resilience Nov. 28, 2023 Michael Kotutwa Johnson represents the 250th generation of his Hopi ancestors who have farmed their homelands for at least 3,000 years. Hear how Johnson, an assistant specialist in Indigenous resilience within the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, helps tribal nations address challenges related to water, energy and food systems. Read more Image
“Meet a Mentor” With Olya Weekley! Nov. 15, 2023 Meet Olya Weekley, a Wildcat alumni and new Earth Grant mentor, working as the Applied Conservation Project Manager at Tucson Audubon. Read more Image
Indigenous Resilience Center Receives $2 Million Grant from Waverley Street Foundation Nov. 3, 2023 Funding will expand existing programs and support Indigenous experts, scholars and outreach specialists in developing local solutions to climate issues. Read more Image
“Meet a Mentor” with Melissa Cordero! Oct. 25, 2023 Meet Melissa Cordero, an Earth Grant mentor, as she tells us about her professional journey and current work at the Sonoran Institute, based in Tucson. Read more Image
Six Haury Native Pathways Graduate Research Awards Awarded This Summer Oct. 24, 2023 The Agnese Nelms Haury Program in Environment and Social Justice within the Arizona Institute for Resilience is pleased to announce six graduate students were awarded the Haury Program Tribal Resilience Native Pathways Award for the 2023-2024 academic year. Read more Image
Earth Grant Welcomes New Program Coordinator, Jessica Estrada Oct. 11, 2023 The Earth Grant program is welcoming Jessica Estrada as the new Earth Grant Program Coordinator this month! Jessica will continue the coordination and development of the Earth Grant Program as Leona Davis steps into another position in AIR. Jessica will support the Earth Grant students and mentors as the internships continue to develop this school year. Read more Image
UArizona Bachelor of Architecture Program Receives Zero Energy Design Designation from U.S. Department of Energy Oct. 6, 2023 The University of Arizona’s Bachelor of Architecture, offered by the College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture, has earned the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Design Designation (ZEDD). This national designation, which launched in 2022, “distinguishes post-secondary academic programs that teach best practices of zero energy design and require students to apply those concepts in zero energy design projects,” notes the DOE. The designation lasts for three years, and may be renewed. Read more Image
Earth Grant: Outstanding and Committed to Environmental Education Sept. 29, 2023 The Arizona Institute for Resilience Earth Grant program for interdisciplinary undergraduate students won the 2023 Outstanding School or College Committed to Environmental Education award, an Excellence in Environmental Education recognition given by the Arizona Association for Environmental Education. Read more Image