9th annual North Texas Climate Symposium

​The City of Dallas Office of Environmental Quality & Sustainability hosts the North Texas Climate Symposium each spring. This annual event serves as a platform for sharing the latest research, innovations, and strategies in climate action and sustainability focusing on how these critical issues affect the Dallas community, local businesses, and overall quality of life of city residents.

 

​This year’s symposium theme is “Climate Resilience,” focusing on the capacity of social, economic, and environmental systems to support mitigation and adaptation efforts. The event will examine how climate-related challenges in the City of Dallas and will discuss strategies to reduce risk, strengthen resilience, and improve quality of life through long-term outcomes. 

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Participants are invited to submit proposals on topics related to climate resilience and sustainable actions within the City of Dallas and North Texas. Proposals are encouraged from diverse community, business, and organizational perspectives, drawing on experiences that address critical climate issues through practices, policies, and structures that promote resilience, and deepen our understanding of the present context.

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Call for Proposals: opens on January 8, 2026, and closes on February 27, 2026.

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While the symposium’s theme evolves each year, its core focus remains grounded in the key priorities of the Comprehensive Environmental & Climate Action Plan (CECAP).

Topics typically include:

• Building Resilience & Energy-Efficient Buildings

• Energy: Production, Consumption, and Renewables

• Transportation and Sustainable Mobility

• Zero Waste

• Water Conservation & Stormwater Management

• Ecosystem Protection & Restoration

• Food Access & Policy

• Air Quality Improvement​

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The symposium is designed for a diverse audience, including community members, government officials, business leaders, academics, advocates, and anyone interested in advancing climate action and sustainability efforts within the City of Dallas.