2026 South Central Climate Forum: San Antonio Resilience

The 2026 South Central Climate Resilience Forum, occurring April 15-17, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas, United States, focuses on enhancing regional resilience to climate-related challenges across Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. Hosted by Northeastern University's Global Resilience Institute, the event addresses extreme weather events like heat waves and snowstorms, aiming to strengthen community preparedness, recovery, and adaptation capacities. It brings together representatives from non-profits, government, community groups, private sector, and academia for presentations, symposiums, workshops, and networking on resources, research, tools, and experiences. Goals include improving understanding of regional climate risks and raising awareness of ongoing resilience initiatives. Sessions cover practical strategies for withstanding and adapting to future climate impacts, emphasizing multi-stakeholder collaboration. The forum highlights the South Central U.S.'s vulnerability to annual extreme events, promoting equitable resilience-building that protects vulnerable populations. Participants will gain insights into innovative tools and knowledge-sharing opportunities to foster a more resilient future for the region. This three-day event underscores the need for integrated approaches combining policy, technology, and community action to combat climate threats effectively.