SEATTLE, WA – November 13, 2025
The University of Washington’s EarthLab released its second annual impact report today, documenting fiscal year 2025 achievements in community-centered environmental research and action. The report highlights how trust-based partnerships are driving climate solutions across Washington state.
“This past year has reminded me that everything we do begins with trust,” said Phil Levin, Interim Executive Director of EarthLab.
Community-Engaged, Impact-Driven
Our visionary approach connects the University of Washington’s world-class research capabilities with communities from around the world to co-create novel, equitable and scalable climate change solutions.
Learn more
News &
Events
More News
EarthLab extends Strategic Plan through 2028
EarthLab has released an updated and extended strategic plan to guide the next three years of our work. This document reflects a shared commitment aligning our diverse partners — from Tribes and nonprofits to students and faculty — around a common vision for climate action. In times of uncertainty, this roadmap helps us make decisions that honor both our mission and the communities we serve, ensuring that our efforts create lasting, equitable impact.
Read more
Featured work
Center for Health and the Global Environment
The Center for Health and the Global Environment is a growing community of practitioners and students that believes health considerations should be at the forefront of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to prepare for and respond to climate change impacts.
Center for Health and the Global EnvironmentFeatured work
Climate Impacts Group
The Climate Impacts Group is widely recognized for scientific discovery, as an experienced creator of impartial & actionable science and as a catalyst for building regional climate resilience.
Climate Impacts GroupFeatured work
Future Rivers
Future Rivers is a National Science Foundation Research Traineeship for graduate students focused on scientifically innovative, culturally relevant, transdisciplinary approaches to freshwater ecosystem sustainability.
Future RiversFeatured work
Center for Nature and Health
Nature and Health seeks to understand the connections between nature and human health and well-being and to translate that understanding into programs, practices, and policies that benefit all people and nature.
Center for Nature and HealthFeatured work
Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center
The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center is a federal-university partnership that produces relevant and accessible science on climate change impacts and adaptation actions for Northwest natural resource managers and policy makers.
Northwest Climate Adaptation Science CenterFeatured work
Washington Ocean Acidification Center
The Washington Ocean Acidification Center serves Washington state by leading priority areas of ocean acidification research.
Washington Ocean Acidification Center