We are thrilled to share that Institute for Climate Action, Research, and Experience (I-CARE) was recently featured in a deep-dive article by Fielding Graduate University. The story spotlights our ongoing work to understand how climate change impacts people emotionally, socially, and physically, and develop practical solutions to better the lives of people and communities. Fielding's story features insights from key members of our leadership team. Our Executive Director Dr. D

The Institute for Climate Action, Research, and Experience officially launched on Earth Day, April 22, 2026. Wide angle view of people in nature and a large sprawling tree. Our Start I-CARE was founded by Damon Watkins, PhD, and Jess Lasoff-Santos, PhD, in response to three converging realities. First, extreme weather and climate-related disasters are becoming more frequent. Second, much of climate research focuses on environmental systems, while less attention is given to ho