Penn State Climate Consortium

The Penn State Climate Consortium is a collective of engaged partners committed to identifying, creating, and implementing research-based solutions to climate change. 

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Climate Solutions Symposium 2025

May 7, 2025

Get ready as experts and changemakers come together to explore climate solutions, share ideas, and build partnerships for a more resilient future. Preview the sessions, speakers, and keynote that will shape the event.
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What We Do

The Climate Consortium focuses on critical challenges that offer research opportunities and the potential to unite experts, partners, and communities for greater collective impact. Through events like the Climate Solutions Symposium and programs like the new Climate Solutions Accelerator, we foster impactful research and bring effective climate solutions to communities in Pennsylvania and around the world.
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Who We Are

The Climate Consortium is guided by a diverse faculty and driven by hundreds of researchers and scientists who are working to understand our world, mitigate the impacts of climate change, and develop research-based solutions.
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Get Involved

Whether you’re a student, researcher, or represent an industry partner or community organization, Penn State and the Climate Consortium empower you to learn more, get involved, and make a positive impact in your community and beyond.

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Resources and Data

Through resources like the Pennsylvania State Climatologist and Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access (PASDA), Penn State provides climatological and other data for researchers, communities, government, and decision-makers.

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President Neeli Bendapudi

“Climate change is an urgent concern for Pennsylvania, our nation, and our world, which is why Penn State is proud to serve as a trusted ally of industry and community partners who are committed to making an impact and finding solutions. The establishment of the Penn State Climate Consortium underscores our resolute dedication to addressing the imminent threats we face.“

Neeli Bendapudi
President, Penn State University

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