Press Releases
MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
MAY 6, 2026
Media Contact: Kyla Bloyer
Email: outreach@nationaladaptationforum.org
What: The 7th National Adaptation Forum, bringing together over 850 participants to share strategies, tools, and real-world solutions for building resilience to climate change. The Forum will feature symposia, working groups, trainings, and networking opportunities focused on everything from transportation infrastructure to species conservation, and then from environmental justice to insurance and risk management. The Forum is sponsored by more than 40 organizations. Explore the complete program. Complimentary registration is available to the media by contacting outreach@nationaladaptationforum.org.
Where: David L. Lawrence Convention Center at 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
When: Tuesday, May 12 through Thursday, May 14, 2026
Who: Attendees are from communities across the country that are facing increasing heat, flooding, drought, sea level rise and other climate impacts that are causing health emergencies, environmental damage, infrastructure strain, economic disruption, and myriad other challenges.
Opportunities include:
- Interviews with national and local climate experts, policymakers, and community leaders.
- Stories on how cities and regions are preparing people and nature for climate change.
- Insights into the costs and benefits of investing in climate adaptation.
- Dedicated media space and access to sessions, workshops, and key announcements.
The National Adaptation Forum team developed special session topics to explore specific areas that are becoming increasingly imperative for the growth of the adaptation field.
- Is Adaptation Delivering? Monitoring & Evaluation to Advance the Field
- Addressing the Money Problem: Funding Adaptation
- Building Climate-Resilient Health Systems Through Adaptation
- Where Do We Go From Here? The Politics and People of Managed Retreat
- Catalyzing Behavior Change For Climate Adaptation
- Bridging Governance for Climate Adaptation: Tribal, State, and Local Collaboration in a Changing Political Climate
- Adaptation From the Land to the Sea: Addressing Unique Challenges for Rural & Island Communities
- Protecting the Future of Ecosystems and Biodiversity Through Adaptation
- Equipping Ourselves For the Path Ahead Through Practical Training and Workforce Development
- Navigating the Muddy Waters of a Federal Maelstrom
Click here to read full session descriptions and more.
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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MAY 6, 2026
Media Contact: Kyla Bloyer
Email: outreach@nationaladaptationforum.org
7th National Adaptation Forum to Convene in Pittsburgh to Advance Climate Adaptation Solutions
Pittsburgh, PA – May 6, 2026 – The National Adaptation Forum (“Forum”), the premier gathering of climate adaptation professionals in the United States, will convene in Pittsburgh, PA from May 12-14, with an outstanding program designed to advance our collective ability to effectively adapt to the challenges of climate change—in every sector, every state and for people and nature.
This event brings together policymakers, practitioners, researchers, students, and community leaders working at the forefront of climate resilience–embodying the reality that we are all in this together.
The 7th National Adaptation Forum serves as a critical space to share innovative strategies, build cross-sector partnerships, and accelerate equitable solutions to the climate crisis. This year’s event is expected to draw more than 850 participants.
“At a time when we are facing increasingly urgent climate impacts, the National Adaptation Forum is where innovation takes shape,” said Lara Hansen, EcoAdapt’s Chief Scientist. “This space cultivates collaboration and knowledge-sharing, which propagate action that leads to real-world adaptation solutions happening at scale.”
The 2026 Forum will feature:
- 90+ sessions covering all aspects of climate adaptation, ranging from transportation infrastructure to species conservation, from environmental justice to insurance and risk management. Explore the complete program.
- A plenary panel, Migration as Adaptation: The Impact of Climate Mobility on Cities and Ecosystems, with experts who will discuss the social, political, and environmental forces shaping climate mobility and share insights on resilience planning, policy, and community engagement.
- Interactive symposia, working groups and trainings designed to support attendees at every level of experience.
- Opportunities for media to engage directly with experts, community leaders and innovators of all types.
With a strong emphasis on practical implementation of equitable, nature-based and community-driven solutions, the Forum highlights how adaptation efforts can support ecosystems and the most vulnerable human populations as essential elements of an effective national approach to climate resilience. The Forum aims to foster “action today for a better tomorrow.”
Media are invited to attend and cover the event. A dedicated media room, interview opportunities, and curated story angles will be available to support coverage. For media inquiries, interview requests, or to register for a press pass, please contact outreach@nationaladaptationforum.org.
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