Climate Science
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Asheville is "Climate City"
Asheville is an ideal destination for climate science-focused events and for planners seeking to incorporate climate research and expertise into their programs.
Asheville offers direct access to cutting-edge research and knowledge with its wealth of climate and data scientists, including Nobel Prize winners. The city is home to climate expertise and technical solutions providers who develop the next generation of science, data, and tools to increase our planet's resilience.
From keynote speakers to specialized workshops, planners can tap into the city's intellectual capital to create an agenda that highlights climate data, science, and solutions for forward-thinking and impactful meetings.
Asheville is situated in the midst of 1.6 million acres of maintained national forests, some of the oldest rivers in the world and is one of the most biodiverse regions of the world. Adding to this natural richness, the Federal Government maintains the oldest digital archive of climate data in the world at the National Centers for Environmental Information.
- Home to environmental data for over 80 years
- Host to nearly 40 climate related events in the last decade
- Home to hundreds of local scientists
- National Centers for Environment Information (NCEI) along with NOAA’s Cooperative Institute research partner, the North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies (NCICS) are located in downtown Asheville
Explore Climate Science Meetings
Explore Asheville Services for Climate Science Meetings
Kathryn Dewey with Explore Asheville will assist your organization in securing the right-size hotel and make the connections you need to local climate science expertise.
Contact Kathryn early in your planning stages for time-saving assistance and access to Explore Asheville's Exclusive Services. Plus, your meeting could qualify for our incentive program.
Kathryn Dewey, HMCC
Sales Manager
(828) 257-4966
kdewey@exploreasheville.com
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"We helped organize NOAA's Climate Prediction Applications Science Workshop in Asheville, NC in May of 2023. Asheville is an intellectual hub for many organizations working in environmental sciences and provides great opportunities for collaborations in this field. Many local organizations and businesses are active in environmental and climate resilience/sustainability efforts, which brought us great keynote speakers and off-site events. Furthermore, Asheville is a perfect location for an event like this because of its high-quality hospitality and accommodations. The local food scene was excellent and the hotel stays were very comfortable. The landscape of the Blue Ridge Mountains offers incredible views all across the city."
- Jenna Meyers, Partnership Coordinator
NWS Climate Services Branch
- Marina Timofeyeva (Livezey), Ph.D.
Climate Services Branch Chief in NOAA's National Weather Service
"I helped organize the Southern Appalachian Weather and Climate Workshop, held at the University of North Carolina - Asheville campus. The workshop brought together about 100 students, professionals, academics, and community members from the southeastern U.S. The conference was held in mid-April and it was just so beautiful!
The combination of the natural environment and the city assets themselves made for a winning combination. There were ample hotels to choose from for accommodations, with reasonable pricing. The downtown scene offered fun opportunities, and the food scene was great! Overall, the planning and the execution both were incredibly smooth and enjoyable."
- Dr. Jana Houser, Associate Professor of Meteorology
Atmospheric Sciences Program
The Ohio State University
