Monday, March 2, Noon

The State of Decarbonization at Brown: Progress, Challenges, and What Comes Next

Featuring Stephen Porder, Acacia Professor of Ecology, Professor of Environment and Society & Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology and author of Elemental: How Five Elements Changed Earth’s Past

How is Brown progressing toward its net zero and sustainability goals—and what comes next? Join professor Stephen Porder for a conversation on Brown’s campus decarbonization efforts to date and the work ahead. This talk will highlight current initiatives, measurable progress, key challenges, and upcoming priorities as Brown advances its climate and energy commitments. The discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A.

A livestream link will be available for remote participants in late February.

Tuesday, March 3, 5 pm

Environmental Justice in Providence Goes Global

Hosted by the Global Environmental Justice Working Group & Breathe Providence

Wednesday, March 4, noon

(online) Career Exploration Conversations

Hear directly from alumni in climate careers and get real answers to your questions.

Hosted by Brown's Center for Career Exploration and the Institute at Brown for Environment & Society 

Thursday, March 5, 11 am – 2pm

Climate Career Fair

Brown's second annual Climate Career Fair provides students with a unique opportunity to connect with employers hiring students for climate-related jobs and internships and to meet with alumni to get guidance for identifying and navigating climate career pathways.

Find employers and alumni in climate finance, engineering, preservation, consulting, advocacy, government, and more.

Whether you're seeking immediate opportunities or long-term career guidance, this fair is your gateway to exploring the exciting and impactful world of climate careers.

Event organizers are currently seeking alumni and employer representatives.  

The 2026 Climate Career Fair is sponsored by the Institute at Brown for Environment & Society, the Center for Career Exploration, the School of Public Health, the Initiative for Sustainable Energy, and the Watson School's Climate Solutions Lab.

Thursday, March 5, 4pm

Climate and Health Research at SPH: Impact, Adaptation and Mitigation

Climate and the environment have direct and meaningful impacts on health. In a changing world with increasingly frequent extreme weather events, how will we manage the impacts on population health? How are we adapting? And can our responses to climate change also advance our health goals? 

Join us to learn about the School of Public Health's research efforts to study the impact of climate change on health, how to mitigate the effects, and what adaptations are most worthwhile. 

Hosted by the School of Public Health

Thursday, March 5, 7pm

"Day After Tomorrow" Film Screening

Hosted by the Brown Arts Institute

Friday, March 6

FSIcon (Future of Sustainable Investing Conference)

A full day of keynotes, panels, workshops, networking, and more! Run by Brown students, FSIcon is designed to be one of the nation’s leading conferences on sustainable investing—bringing together thought leaders, practitioners, policymakers, and students to explore how finance can shape the future of our planet and society. More details on this year's programming coming soon.

Saturday, March 7, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Banking on Nature: Sustainable Finance and the Environment

In a series of panels, leaders from finance, policy, science, and indigenous communities will explore how corporations and investors can recognize nature as both a material financial risk and a source of resilience in a rapidly changing world.

A livestream link will be available for remote participants in early March.

Hosted by the Institute at Brown for Environment & Society