The University of Arizona is recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in the science of adaptation to climate change, and associated research and outreach to understand climate change, its observed and potential impacts, and possible responses.
Campus Organizations
Anthropology
The School of Anthropology enjoys a long tradition of academic excellence, and today is ranked fifth in the United States. Well respected by researchers throughout the world, it is home to a diverse community of anthropologists who study all aspects of human life, from our hominid origins millions of years ago to the vast diversity of populations living in the world today. Our anthropologists...
Atmospheric Sciences
Adaptation planning requires a firm understanding of climate change impacts and vulnerabilities. That is just what the faculty and students in Atmospheric Sciences achieve by studying a wide range of topics that all tie together under one common theme: the Earth-Atmosphere system. Most of the department's research is done through the Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP). From long-term...
Department of Hydrology and Water Resources
In the desert, water is everything. That is why the University of Arizona established a separate program in Hydrology and Water Resources in 1961. In fact, we are the only university in the nation with a department dedicated solely to hydrology and water resources. A 2008 article in Science declared, “Stationarity is dead.” Our water management systems are predicated on the assumption that...
Geosciences
The Department of Geosciences at the University of Arizona was ranked #1 in Geology by the 2010 US News and World Report national survey of graduate programs. The Department of Geosciences at the University of Arizona focuses on research and education dealing with the nature, genesis, and history of the Earth and its crust, and with the evolution of the environment and biota at the Earth's...
James E. Rogers College of Law
The College of Law at the University of Arizona is a nationally prominent law school that has developed an outstanding academic program to prepare lawyers for leadership and service throughout the State, the country and internationally. Our core values - justice, professional integrity, public leadership and community service -impact all of our programs, activities and decisions. The Program...
School of Geography and Development
Geography is a science of connections, and this school’s faculty and students map, track and measure the things that tie the world together, from rainfall and forest cover to human cultures and political organizations. Faculty and graduate student research interests range broadly, but several interests relate directly to climate change adaptation; such as the sustainability of cities;...
Soil, Water, and Environmental Science
This department addresses the management of soil and water resources primarily in the context of terrestrial ecosystems and their sustainable management with good land and water stewardship. These ecosystems include agricultural, urban, industrial and native systems. Critical zone science encompasses the breadth of the programs in the SWES Department. The critical zone is the most...
Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy
Established in 1987, the Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy sponsors policy-relevant, interdisciplinary research and forums that link scholarship and education with decision making. The Center specializes in issues concerning: (1) environmental policy, primarily in the Southwest and U.S.-Mexico border region (2) immigration policy of the United States (3) Indigenous nations policy....
Water Resources Research Center
Climate change will affect water availability, a critical concern in the desert southwest. The University of Arizona's Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) promotes understanding of critical state and regional water management and policy issues through research, community outreach and public education. The WRRC is committed to: assisting communities in water management and policy; educating...