Executive Summary
Climate Conversations 50: D.C. Crossroads is a hybrid event hosted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine that connects two high-signal climate priorities for practitioners and policymakers: the science information landscape and locally led climate action. The program takes place on February 10, 2026 (4:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. ET) in Washington, D.C., with a virtual option, and it is designed to translate climate communication and trust into practical mitigation and resilience delivery across the DMV region (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine [NASEM], 2026).
Program and Speakers
The event features two moderated discussions led by Mariette DiChristina (Boston University) that explicitly bridge climate and science communication to action. Panel one focuses on best practices in science communication and healthy information ecosystems, featuring Sweta Chakraborty, Joelle Novey, and Amy Bolton. Panel two brings local environmental leaders Maribeth DeLorenzo, Mara Parker, and John Morrill to discuss mitigation and resilience efforts underway in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (NASEM, 2026).
Why D.C. Crossroads Matters for Climate Action Outcomes
By pairing “how climate information spreads and is trusted” with “how local climate programs get implemented,” Climate Conversations 50 is structured to help audiences connect communication strategy to operational decisions in government, emergency management, education, and community engagement. This sequencing is especially relevant for regions like the DMV, where heat, flooding, and other climate risks intersect with infrastructure, public services, and equity priorities, and where practical delivery often depends on shared understanding and sustained public support (NASEM, 2026).
Attendance, Timing, and Series Context
The event is held in person at the National Academy of Sciences building in Washington, D.C., with the first panel starting at 4:00 p.m. ET, the second at 5:20 p.m. ET, and an in-person reception following at 6:30 p.m. ET. In-person registration closes Friday, February 6 at 12:00 p.m. ET, and the sessions include audience questions with a virtual livestream option (NASEM, 2026). Climate Conversations: Pathways to Action is described as a monthly webinar series convening high-level, cross-cutting, nonpartisan discussions relevant to climate policy action (NASEM, 2026).
(Source: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (2026, January 29). Speakers announced! Climate Conversations 50: D.C. Crossroads.)
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