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#SEJ2025 takes place April 23-26, hosted by Arizona State University in Tempe.
As our world continues to deal with the effects of climate change in the here and now, the work we do as environmental journalists has never been more important. And the issues facing Arizona resonate around the country and across the globe.
The 2025 SEJ Conference, with three local co-chairs, reflects the variety of professional avenues within our network. All deeply rooted in this region, each represents different aspects of our journalism community: investigative reporting and nonprofit newsrooms; cross-border reporting, public radio and journalism education; and a sizable environmental team with national reach and a speciality in Indigenous reporting. This conference not only brings value to each of those areas, but connects the journalists who span them.
The SEJ network provides a wealth of knowledge and support strategies for keeping environmental reporters engaged and energized to provide readers with the facts and the context they need to navigate rapid changes in a warming world.
Read more from our conference co-chairs.
Co-Chairs:
- Kendal Blust, University of Arizona
- Deb Krol, The Arizona Republic
- Dylan Smith, Tucson Sentinel
Here's a sneak peek at the #SEJ2025 Tours happening on Thursday, April 24 (draft titles, subject to change):
- How Does Arizona Keep Taps Flowing in the Desert?
- Urban and Exurban Development, Rising Heat and Water Shortages
- Phoenix From the Inside Out: Heat Stress and Housing Discrimination in the Valley of the Sun
- From the Waste to Wildlife: Environmental Management in the Borderlands
- Reinventing Desert Agriculture in Central Arizona
- Wolves, Prairie Dogs and Wildlife Crossings: Biodiversity Conservation and Wildlife Coexistence
- Just Transition: When Tribal Cultures, Lithium and Water Collide
- Living and Curated Biological Collections: From Desert Field Monitoring to Biorepository Resources
- Exploring Wildfire and the Wildland-Urban Interface in a Biodiverse Landscape
- Decarbonizing Arizona With Solar and Nuclear: Meeting Challenges of Growing Energy Demand
Registration opens mid January — be sure to sign up early to secure your preferred tour or workshop.
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