2026 Southwest Adaptation Forum
The 2026 Southwest Adaptation Forum (SWAF) will be held on November 4-6, 2026, at the University of Arizona campus in Tucson, AZ!
Registration will open in late summer.
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What is SWAF?
The Southwest Adaptation Forum (SWAF) is a gathering of climate adaptation leaders, researchers, and practitioners across the Southwest U.S. The goal is to exchange best practices around efforts to advance climate adaptation and resilience in the region.
SWAF is a regional forum of the National Adaptation Forum. The 2026 Forum will be the fifth occurrence. See more from past SWAFs.
What to Expect at SWAF 2026
- Concurrent sessions in four science tracks
- Presentations and panels on the latest adaptation research and practice
- Multiple discussion, brainstorming, and networking opportunities
- Special evening speaker
SWAF 2026 Science Tracks
- Heat Stress
- Wildfire Adaptation and Management
- Watershed and Riparian Restoration
- Wildlife in a Changing Climate