RESCHEDULED SEMINAR: August 14 at 12pm PDT 🦋 Dr. Patricia Balvanera concludes our Seminar Series by exploring how the diverse values of nature can inform global policy and drive transformative change. Register here🔗 https://ucsb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OXqDJx2NSUWwSuewyVRiZw#/registration

💧 Water is essential for life. What does it mean for wildfire resilience? The Water domain helps us understand how our built systems maintain clean, consistent water during wildfire events. wildfireindex.org @moorefound.bsky.social #WildfireResilience #WildfirePreparedness #Water

🚀 The world’s most pressing environmental challenges will not be solved by incremental advances alone. They require bold, untested ideas. This is what the Luna Initiative is meant for. nceas.ucsb.edu/luna 📅 August 17, 2026 at 5 PM PT #LunaInitiative #ClimateAction #ResearchFunding

🌊✨ Dive into the future of ocean science! We are beyond excited to have participated in the incredible Girls in Ocean Science Conference at Girls Inc. in partnership with sb-maritime-museum.bsky.social inspiring girls from K-6th grade to explore exciting careers in ocean science! #WomeninSTEM

🛍️ A plastic bag doesn't stop costing us after it's thrown away. 📣 New research from an NCEAS working group argues we need to account for the hidden costs of plastic pollution. Putting a value on those costs could help decision-makers invest in effective solutions to prevent plastic pollution. 🌎♻️

🦋 What can the places we feel connected to tell us about wildfire resilience? The Sense of Place domain encompasses our relationship to meaningful places, and what that means when wildfire occurs. wildfireindex.org @moorefound.bsky.social #WildfireResilience #WildfirePreparedness #SenseofPlace

📬 Our July newsletter is here! From exciting community updates and research spotlights to new opportunities and resources, there's a lot happening this month. Read the full newsletter at the link below! 🔗 https://mailchi.mp/nceas/nceas-newsletter-july-2026 #Synthesis #DataScience

What happens in a Luna Incubator Group? 💡 Test bold ideas 🤝 Collaborate intensively 🌍 Explore impact pathways APPLY: https://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/luna

🫎 Is your favorite species resilient to wildfire? The Species domain captures how certain species withstand wildfire and recover once it happens. https://www.wildfireindex.org/ @moorefound.bsky.social #WildfirePreparedness #Species #Animals #Plants #Fungi #WildfireManagement #WildfireSeason #NCEAS

👉 Many transformative environmental solutions begin as uncertain ideas. ⚠️ Some ideas may fail. 🚀 But some could change everything. 🌍 2026 Theme: Climate Change 📅 Deadline: Aug. 17, 2026 at 5 PM PT 🔗 https://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/luna

🌿 How do habitats relate to your wildfire resilience? The Habitats domain demonstrates how vegetation resists wildfire impact and its potential to recover once it happens. 🔗 https://www.wildfireindex.org/dashboard @moorefound.bsky.social

💼 How does the livelihood of where you are impact wildfire resilience? Livelihood domain captures jobs in your area and how they may be impacted by wildfire. 🎥 Watch the video to learn more about Livelihoods and WRI 🔗 https://www.wildfireindex.org/dashboard @moorefound.bsky.social

🌱 Grow bold ideas this summer. 🌙 Applications for the Luna Initiative are open through Aug. 17. 🔗 https://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/luna

👥 How resilient is your community to wildfire? 🎥 Watch the video to learn more about Communities and the Wildfire Resilience Index 🔗 Explore how community shapes resilience in your area: https://www.wildfireindex.org/dashboard @moorefound.bsky.social

Our newsletter highlights Ginger's retirement, the Seminar Series, the Luna Initiative, Scientist and Synthesis Spotlights, & more! ☀️ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nceas/nceas-newsletter-june-2026 💌 Subscribe: https://ucsb.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d7494403ed9d8c97a5479f0d4&id=bbef3949b4

🦦 How do we restore and steward kelp forests? 🦋 A Morpho Initiative working group explored how Indigenous knowledge, local expertise, and scientific research can be woven together to support more effective and equitable kelp stewardship. 🧵

🏠 What makes infrastructure resilient to wildfire? 🎥 Watch the video to learn more about infrastructure and the Wildfire Resilience Index 🔗 Explore how infrastructure shapes resilience in your area 👉 wildfireindex.org @moorefound.bsky.social

How should you interpret your Wildfire Resilience Index score? 🤔 Watch the video to learn more about what understanding your Index score! 🌲 🔗 Explore your score: www.wildfireindex.org @moorefound.bsky.social #WildfireSeason #FireManagement #DisasterPreparedness

🌙 Interested in applying to the Luna? Join us for an informational webinar to learn: 🚀 Luna and moonshot thinking ❓ Live Q&A and more! 🗓 June 23 | 12:00 PM 🔗 Register: https://ucsb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cL590w42T5euTjnzZN6Hxg#/registration

How can you use Wildfire Resilience Index? 🤔 Explore scores from state to census tract levels to see how you can support wildfire resilience in your community 🌲 Watch the video to learn more about how you can use the Index! 🤝 🔗 Take action: wildfireindex.org moorefound.bsky.social

📣 SEMINAR POSTPONED! 📣 Due to unforeseen circumstances. We are working to reschedule the event in August and will share a new date as soon as it is confirmed. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Stay tuned!

Happy World Environment Day! 🌎 We're celebrating this year's theme, climate action, by highlighting our projects at NCEAS that accelerate solutions to global environmental challenges through tools, resources, training courses, working group projects, and more!

How was the Wildfire Resilience Index built? 🤔 🔗 See how your area scores: www.wildfireindex.org @moorefound.bsky.social #Wildfire #Resilience #WildfireResilience #WildfireSeason #DisasterPreparedness #FireManagement

Dr. Patricia Balvanera from National Autonomous University of Mexico joins the NCEAS 2026 Spring Seminar Series to explore how plural knowledge systems can support more just and sustainable futures. 🦋 June 11, 2026 | 12pm PDT Register to Join 🔗: https://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/seminar-series

Big environmental challenges require bold ideas 🦋 The Luna Initiative creates space to test ambitious environmental concepts that traditional pathways often overlook 🌙 👉 www.nceas.ucsb.edu/luna

🌸 Our May newsletter was published today and announces our new Luna Initiative, the launch of the Wildfire Resilience Index, 5 more years of Arctic Data Center funding from #NSF, and much more! 💌 https://mailchi.mp/nceas/nceas-newsletter-may-2026 #SynthesisScience #AI #ScienceInAction

What is the Wildfire Resilience Index? 🤔 Watch the video for a quick overview of this groundbreaking new tool! 🌲 Want to explore the map? 🗺️ 🔗 Check out our website to explore the map https://www.wildfireindex.org/ #wildfire #wildfireseason #disasterpreparedness

🚀 Applications are OPEN for the Luna Initiative. Supporting bold, high-risk environmental ideas with transformative potential. 🌍 2026 Theme: Climate Change 📅 Deadline: Aug. 17 🔗 https://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/luna #RFP #Innovation #CollaborativeResearch #FundingOpportunities

Dr. Cesar Estien of Second Nature Ecology and Design is joining us for the second installment of the 2026 Seminar Series — exploring how inequality shapes urban ecosystems. See you there! 📅 May 27, 2026 | 12pm PDT 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🔗: https://ucsb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OXqDJx2NSUWwSuewyVRiZw