2026 Southwest Adaptation Forum

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, which provides opportunities for adaptation professionals to gather in the year between National Adaptation Forum gatherings. Regional Fora allow attendees to dive deeper into issues specific to their region and build connections with other professionals in their areas. SWAF 2026 will be the fifth regional meeting and will focus on science themes including Heat Stress, Wildfire Adaptation and Management, Resilient Agriculture and Restoration, and Wildlife in a Changing Climate.