UVA Environmental Institute
@uvaenvironment.bsky.social
Cross-disciplinary research & engagement to foster a more resilient & sustainable future for the global common good.
Tomorrow: Join the Institute as Practitioner Fellow Michael Geffel discusses his innovative approach to landscape design. Geffel will share how he ecologically regenerates fallow landscapes over time.
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LND LAB: Case Studies in the Establishment of an Experimental Landscape
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January 12, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Tomorrow: Join the Institute as Practitioner Fellow Michael Geffel discusses his innovative approach to landscape design. Geffel will share how he ecologically regenerates fallow landscapes over time.
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New seed-funded projects use cutting-edge tools, artificial intelligence, and community-centered research to reduce climate risks, improve public health, and help vulnerable communities better prepare for and respond to environmental threats.
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UVA Awards New Environmental Research Seed Grants Covering Wildfire Modeling to Wearable Air Sensors
New projects use cutting-edge tools, artificial intelligence, and community-centered research to reduce climate risks, improve public health, and help vulnerable communities better prepare for and res...
environment.virginia.edu
December 15, 2025 at 4:17 PM
New seed-funded projects use cutting-edge tools, artificial intelligence, and community-centered research to reduce climate risks, improve public health, and help vulnerable communities better prepare for and respond to environmental threats.
environment.virginia.edu/news/uva-awa...
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Newest from our Practitioner Fellow over on CNN -
New climate data raises questions about how much the Earth has warmed: https://cnn.it/44YS8pM
December 15, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Newest from our Practitioner Fellow over on CNN -
The Environmental Institute announces the award of seven new projects to advance community-engaged research to address climate challenges worldwide. Each project brings together researchers, communities, and decision-makers to co-create solutions.
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From Virginia to Africa: New UVA-Led Projects Pioneer Community Partnerships for Climate Resilience
The Environmental Institute announces the award of seven new Climate Collaborative projects to advance community-engaged research to address climate challenges worldwide.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The Environmental Institute announces the award of seven new projects to advance community-engaged research to address climate challenges worldwide. Each project brings together researchers, communities, and decision-makers to co-create solutions.
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A UVA research team, including Mona Sloane, Ava Birdwell, Charity Nyelele, and Antonios Mamalakis, published a paper encouraging scientists, policymakers, and communities to rethink how AI processes for climate research are designed, governed, and shared.
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AI Is Transforming Climate Science. Who Gets to Build It Matters, Says UVA Study
A report from the University of Virginia calls for a more transparent and community-driven approach to artificial intelligence in climate science.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:46 PM
A UVA research team, including Mona Sloane, Ava Birdwell, Charity Nyelele, and Antonios Mamalakis, published a paper encouraging scientists, policymakers, and communities to rethink how AI processes for climate research are designed, governed, and shared.
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A great wrap up on some important topics!
The latest PLACE Blog recaps the @uvaenvironment.bsky.social biannual Environmental Futures Forum, at which experts discussed their research and trends in environmental science and policy.
UVA Environmental Institute Convenes Researchers and Community at Futures Forum
The UVA Environmental Institute’s biannual Environmental Futures Forum convened researchers, practitioners and community leaders this fall to discuss the institute’s research, trends in environmental ...
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December 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
A great wrap up on some important topics!
UVA researchers from @uvahealth.bsky.social, Engineering, and Sustainability worked with a team from @rhoimpact.com to uncover hidden emissions sources in the healthcare system so massive they rival an entire fleet of cars.
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UVA Team Maps Path to Lowering Carbon Emissions in Outpatient Care
Researchers uncovered hidden emissions sources so massive they rival an entire fleet of cars. Their findings may change the future of patient visits forever.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:29 PM
UVA researchers from @uvahealth.bsky.social, Engineering, and Sustainability worked with a team from @rhoimpact.com to uncover hidden emissions sources in the healthcare system so massive they rival an entire fleet of cars.
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The Institute announces a Practitioner Fellow to join Morven Sustainability Lab. Michael Geffel returns to his alma mater to help Morven create a framework for the future.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The Institute announces a Practitioner Fellow to join Morven Sustainability Lab. Michael Geffel returns to his alma mater to help Morven create a framework for the future.
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Congratulations to UVA's Majid Shafiee-Jood, who will be part of a new research project supported by the NOAA Weather Program Office. Working with a team, he will investigate how people respond to hazardous weather communication, including both weather warnings and emergency directives.
November 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Congratulations to UVA's Majid Shafiee-Jood, who will be part of a new research project supported by the NOAA Weather Program Office. Working with a team, he will investigate how people respond to hazardous weather communication, including both weather warnings and emergency directives.
UVA scientists working in seagrass beds found that the combined value of carbon and nitrogen storage, fisheries support, and shoreline protection from seagrasses is approximately $30.4 million over 30 years for the Virginia Coast Reserve.
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New Study Quantifies the Economic Value of Seagrass “Blue Carbon” and Its Ecological Co-Benefits
Seagrass meadows deliver substantial climate-mitigation and ecosystem services.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
UVA scientists working in seagrass beds found that the combined value of carbon and nitrogen storage, fisheries support, and shoreline protection from seagrasses is approximately $30.4 million over 30 years for the Virginia Coast Reserve.
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A new study illuminates the hidden uncertainties in energy transitions. Looking at Puerto Rico, researchers found that planners need to take the right uncertainties into account when planning for energy transitions in cities and municipalities.
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New Study Illuminates the Hidden Uncertainties in Energy Transitions (A Case Study of Puerto Rico)
Researchers unveil a novel framework to identify key drivers of cost uncertainty in shifting to cleaner power systems.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
A new study illuminates the hidden uncertainties in energy transitions. Looking at Puerto Rico, researchers found that planners need to take the right uncertainties into account when planning for energy transitions in cities and municipalities.
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Director of the Environmental Institute, Karen McGlathery, reflects on two days of discussions around world-class research in sustainability, resilience, and environmental change.
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Environmental Futures Forum 2025: Director's Thoughts
Director of the Environmental Institute, Karen McGlathery, reflects on two days of discussions around world-class research in sustainability, resilience, and environmental change.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Director of the Environmental Institute, Karen McGlathery, reflects on two days of discussions around world-class research in sustainability, resilience, and environmental change.
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J-Term externship opportunities for UVA students are now open for applications. Don't wait to apply.
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J-Term Externships
January term externships opportunities for UVA students.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
J-Term externship opportunities for UVA students are now open for applications. Don't wait to apply.
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A new video is now up! 🎥
Want to know what the Institute does and who we are? Watch this:
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Want to know what the Institute does and who we are? Watch this:
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UVA Environmental Institute: About
YouTube video by UVA Environmental Institute
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October 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM
A new video is now up! 🎥
Want to know what the Institute does and who we are? Watch this:
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Want to know what the Institute does and who we are? Watch this:
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Jane Lubchenco was a warm, thoughtful, and interesting speaker at the Environmental Futures Forum 2025. She answered questions on the state of environmental policy - where we've been and where we can expect to go. We are grateful for her visit to Charlottesville.
October 16, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Jane Lubchenco was a warm, thoughtful, and interesting speaker at the Environmental Futures Forum 2025. She answered questions on the state of environmental policy - where we've been and where we can expect to go. We are grateful for her visit to Charlottesville.
It was a great panel! Thank you also to @scottdoney.bsky.social for thoughtful and considerate moderating.
Thanks so much @costasamaras.com for participating in today’s AI & Environment panel hosted by @uvaenvironment.bsky.social it was a great event with other panelists from @uvaenvisci.bsky.social and UVA @weldoncoopercenter.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
It was a great panel! Thank you also to @scottdoney.bsky.social for thoughtful and considerate moderating.
Next Monday and Tuesday, it's the Environmental Futures Forum.
Are you ready?
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Are you ready?
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September 30, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Next Monday and Tuesday, it's the Environmental Futures Forum.
Are you ready?
www.environmentalfuturesforum.org
Are you ready?
www.environmentalfuturesforum.org
UVA's Environmental Institute looks back on a remarkable academic year. The 2024-2025 Annual Report is now available online.
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Environmental Institute 2024-2025 Annual Report
UVA's Environmental Institute looks back on a remarkable year.
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September 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
UVA's Environmental Institute looks back on a remarkable academic year. The 2024-2025 Annual Report is now available online.
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Want to join conversations on topics like this with researchers and experts? The Environmental Futures Forum 2025 is right around the corner, and there is still time to register. Don't miss out!
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September 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Want to join conversations on topics like this with researchers and experts? The Environmental Futures Forum 2025 is right around the corner, and there is still time to register. Don't miss out!
environmentalfuturesforum.org/register
environmentalfuturesforum.org/register
The final panel in Environmental Futures Forum 2025 is on coasts + people. From urban to rural communities, people are increasingly affected by rising waters. What are researchers able to predict and solve?
Register to join the discussion - environmentalfuturesforum.org
Register to join the discussion - environmentalfuturesforum.org
September 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The final panel in Environmental Futures Forum 2025 is on coasts + people. From urban to rural communities, people are increasingly affected by rising waters. What are researchers able to predict and solve?
Register to join the discussion - environmentalfuturesforum.org
Register to join the discussion - environmentalfuturesforum.org
Andres Clarens, associate director of the Institute and an
engineering professor, will moderate a panel at the Forum on Energy + Infrastructure. Clarens co-leads the "CRI" project at UVA. CRI is an interdisciplinary team assessing how Virginia can meet its net-zero carbon targets.
engineering professor, will moderate a panel at the Forum on Energy + Infrastructure. Clarens co-leads the "CRI" project at UVA. CRI is an interdisciplinary team assessing how Virginia can meet its net-zero carbon targets.
September 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Andres Clarens, associate director of the Institute and an
engineering professor, will moderate a panel at the Forum on Energy + Infrastructure. Clarens co-leads the "CRI" project at UVA. CRI is an interdisciplinary team assessing how Virginia can meet its net-zero carbon targets.
engineering professor, will moderate a panel at the Forum on Energy + Infrastructure. Clarens co-leads the "CRI" project at UVA. CRI is an interdisciplinary team assessing how Virginia can meet its net-zero carbon targets.
One of the panels in the Environmental Futures Forum 2025 will address artificial intelligence (AI) and how it intersects with environmental issues. These panelists will be discussing a broad range of matters related to this. Don't miss it. Register today - www.environmentalfuturesforum.org/registe
September 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM
One of the panels in the Environmental Futures Forum 2025 will address artificial intelligence (AI) and how it intersects with environmental issues. These panelists will be discussing a broad range of matters related to this. Don't miss it. Register today - www.environmentalfuturesforum.org/registe
On Oct 6, Leon Szeptycki with @uvalaw.bsky.social will moderate a discussion on connecting research with communities. What does community-engaged research mean? Why is it so important? And what are some of the pitfalls?
Register to be there-https://environmentalfuturesforum.org/register
Register to be there-https://environmentalfuturesforum.org/register
September 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
On Oct 6, Leon Szeptycki with @uvalaw.bsky.social will moderate a discussion on connecting research with communities. What does community-engaged research mean? Why is it so important? And what are some of the pitfalls?
Register to be there-https://environmentalfuturesforum.org/register
Register to be there-https://environmentalfuturesforum.org/register
On Oct 7, the first panel will be a moderated discussion on Energy + Infrastructure. What do communities want and need as we think about a "greener" built environment in the future?
www.environmentalfuturesforum.org/register
www.environmentalfuturesforum.org/register
September 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
On Oct 7, the first panel will be a moderated discussion on Energy + Infrastructure. What do communities want and need as we think about a "greener" built environment in the future?
www.environmentalfuturesforum.org/register
www.environmentalfuturesforum.org/register
The Institute proudly supports the Architecture School & the exhibit "In the Shadow of the Cloud."
This work recounts the histories and trajectories contributing to Northern Virginia's emergence as the world’s largest data market over the past five decades.
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This work recounts the histories and trajectories contributing to Northern Virginia's emergence as the world’s largest data market over the past five decades.
www.arch.virginia.edu/events/shado...
In the Shadow of the Cloud | University of Virginia School of Architecture
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September 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The Institute proudly supports the Architecture School & the exhibit "In the Shadow of the Cloud."
This work recounts the histories and trajectories contributing to Northern Virginia's emergence as the world’s largest data market over the past five decades.
www.arch.virginia.edu/events/shado...
This work recounts the histories and trajectories contributing to Northern Virginia's emergence as the world’s largest data market over the past five decades.
www.arch.virginia.edu/events/shado...