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Climate Change Conference

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Climate Change Conference

Shifting Waters: Climate Change, Water Security, and the Emerging Water Crisis  

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March 13–14, 2025

Climate change has dramatic implications for the world's water resources. Communities worldwide face worsening droughts, more frequent flooding, and rising sea levels. Warmer waters harm aquatic ecosystems and damage fisheries, while more than half the world's population faces water security challenges.   

Loyola University Chicago's 2025 Climate Change Conference will explore strategies for developing just solutions to the emerging water crisis. Speakers will discuss how people are working to protect water resources on global, regional, and local levels. The event will also provide opportunities for participants to become part of the solution and positively impact people and the planet.  

Keynote Presentation  

Thursday, March 13 

The keynote presentation will present a global view of the connections between climate change and water systems, highlighting strategies for protecting water resources.   

Panel Discussions  

Friday, March 14  

On Friday, panel discussions will explore global, regional, and local approaches to protecting water resources in the face of climate change. The interdisciplinary panels will include speakers with expertise in climate science, ecology, environmental policy, and environmental justice.  

Exhibit Hall  

Friday, March 14 

 An exhibit hall will feature local organizations focused on climate change, environmental sustainability, water resources, and water security. Conference participants can interact with representatives of these organizations and learn about opportunities to support sustainability initiatives at Loyola and beyond.   

Poster Session and Reception 

Friday, March 14 

On Friday afternoon, a poster session will allow researchers to share work on environmental sustainability, climate change, and water resources. Faculty members, students, and researchers from academic institutions and other organizations are invited to submit posters.  

Become a conference sponsor or make a donation.

Past Conferences

Our climate change conferences are always the highlight of our academic year. Past speakers have included renowned scientists, community activists, and leaders in government, nonprofits, education, religion, and other fields.

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March 13–14, 2025

Climate change has dramatic implications for the world's water resources. Communities worldwide face worsening droughts, more frequent flooding, and rising sea levels. Warmer waters harm aquatic ecosystems and damage fisheries, while more than half the world's population faces water security challenges.   

Loyola University Chicago's 2025 Climate Change Conference will explore strategies for developing just solutions to the emerging water crisis. Speakers will discuss how people are working to protect water resources on global, regional, and local levels. The event will also provide opportunities for participants to become part of the solution and positively impact people and the planet.  

Keynote Presentation  

Thursday, March 13 

The keynote presentation will present a global view of the connections between climate change and water systems, highlighting strategies for protecting water resources.   

Panel Discussions  

Friday, March 14  

On Friday, panel discussions will explore global, regional, and local approaches to protecting water resources in the face of climate change. The interdisciplinary panels will include speakers with expertise in climate science, ecology, environmental policy, and environmental justice.  

Exhibit Hall  

Friday, March 14 

 An exhibit hall will feature local organizations focused on climate change, environmental sustainability, water resources, and water security. Conference participants can interact with representatives of these organizations and learn about opportunities to support sustainability initiatives at Loyola and beyond.   

Poster Session and Reception 

Friday, March 14 

On Friday afternoon, a poster session will allow researchers to share work on environmental sustainability, climate change, and water resources. Faculty members, students, and researchers from academic institutions and other organizations are invited to submit posters.