Climate Research Incubator (CRI)

Climate Research Incubator (CRI)

Overview: Green Umbrella's newest program, the Climate Research Incubator, provides training to a cohort of researchers, ensuring they have the tools to successfully engage with the public on climate. The program leverages local knowledge and expertise to create a community of practice in response to climate-related challenges and opportunities.

Geographic Scope: Greater Cincinnati region

Focus Areas:

Science communication and public engagement

Relationship building between researchers, community leaders, and government officials

Regional resilience work

Climate action planning

Primary Objectives:

Provide training in science communication and public engagement

Foster relationship building among participants from different sectors

Support actionable seed projects developed in partnership with communities

Create long-term network across academic institutions, community organizations, and local governments

Eligibility:

Researchers passionate about climate issues

Participants from academic institutions, community organizations, local governments

Individuals in various disciplines

What They Fund/Provide:

Science communication and public engagement training

Annual symposium

Project workshops

Access to data and technical expertise

Credibility building with decision-makers

Networking with scientific and technical experts

Participation in scientific research

Support for community-based projects

2023-2024 Cohort: 16 researchers from Children's Hospital, Mount St. Joseph University, Northern Kentucky University, University of Cincinnati, and Xavier University

Program Components:

Fall trainings on science communication

Winter symposium bringing together community partners and public sector leaders

Project workshops and collaborative initiatives

Collaboration: Co-designed with Dr. Kristy Hopfensperger, Professor and Director of Environmental Science program at Northern Kentucky University

Contact: Green Umbrella (greenumbrella.org)