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UGA to host Public Engagement Event for the first National Nature Assessment (NNA1)
ATHENS, GA – The Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems at the University of Georgia will host one of the first public engagement events for the forthcoming National Nature Assessment (NNA1), a nationwide collaboration to better understand the role of nature in the lives of people across the country. This event, which will be held October…
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Natural Infrastructure Graduate Fellowship students shine at Ducks Unlimited National Convention
This week, Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS)’ Natural Infrastructure Fellows Stevens Charles and Madlyn Carpenter attended the 87th Ducks Unlimited National Convention, where they each stepped onto the main stage to participate in a Q&A session during the Business Session on Saturday, as well as giving research presentations to the Conservation Programs Committee on Thursday. Their participation in…
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Assistant Secretary of the Army Rachel Jacobson visits IRIS to discuss climate resilience in the Army
ATHENS, GA – On March 13-14, 2024, the University of Georgia hosted the Southeastern Defense Communities Resilience Workshop. This event brought together military and civilian leaders to discuss climate resilience planning and nature-based infrastructure development in defense communities across the southeast US. The event was co-organized by the Carl Vinson Institute of Government (CVIOG), the…
