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<p>For almost 15 years, Rutgers University staff with applied research, policy and engagement experience have collaborated with diverse stakeholders and faculty to advance a science-informed agenda of climate action statewide. With limited state executive branch support for climate action at the time, university efforts helped to incubate collective momentum for comprehensive evidence-based climate change policies and programs. These efforts also served to document gaps in policy, climate science, data and benefits of climate action. As a trusted source of information, Rutgers’ efforts have focused on serving the “public good” with dedicated attention on science, research and engagement to support equitable and co-produced planning and public policy. Legislative leaders affirmed the critical role of university-based climate services through a 2020 statute creating a nationally unique climate service center dedicated to applied climate change research, development and deployment of decision support tools, technical assistance, outreach, education and training of leaders and current practitioners. The New Jersey experience has also identified critical lessons-learned around the importance of network building and credibility, the importance of use-inspired and locally relevant products, and the necessity for stewardship and stable funding to the success of long-term and sustainable climate services. Experiences around the opportunities and challenges developing climate services within a university context are also provided to inform other efforts nationally.</p>

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Building bridges to advance science-informed and equitable climate solutions: a university-based model of climate services

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年7月8日

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  • Lucas Marxen,
  • Jeanne Herb,
  • Marjorie Kaplan,
  • Lisa Auermuller,
  • Richard Lathrop

摘要

For almost 15 years, Rutgers University staff with applied research, policy and engagement experience have collaborated with diverse stakeholders and faculty to advance a science-informed agenda of climate action statewide. With limited state executive branch support for climate action at the time, university efforts helped to incubate collective momentum for comprehensive evidence-based climate change policies and programs. These efforts also served to document gaps in policy, climate science, data and benefits of climate action. As a trusted source of information, Rutgers’ efforts have focused on serving the “public good” with dedicated attention on science, research and engagement to support equitable and co-produced planning and public policy. Legislative leaders affirmed the critical role of university-based climate services through a 2020 statute creating a nationally unique climate service center dedicated to applied climate change research, development and deployment of decision support tools, technical assistance, outreach, education and training of leaders and current practitioners. The New Jersey experience has also identified critical lessons-learned around the importance of network building and credibility, the importance of use-inspired and locally relevant products, and the necessity for stewardship and stable funding to the success of long-term and sustainable climate services. Experiences around the opportunities and challenges developing climate services within a university context are also provided to inform other efforts nationally.