The NW RISCC holds virtual symposia that bring together invasive species and climate change researchers and practitioners from across the northwest region and neighboring states and provinces. We also collaborate on the International Invasive Species & Climate Change Conference with other RISCC networks.
This two-day virtual conference was organized by members of all the RISCC regions and hosted in partnership with the North American Invasive Species Management Association. Held on December 9 & 10, 2025, recordings are now available. You can find more detailed information on the IISCCC webpage.
Program highlights:
Plenary: Challenges of restoring invaded coastal ecosystems in the face of climate change (and people), Dr. Silvia Ziller
Panel: "Resilient Futures: The Role of Invasive Species Management in Climate-Resilient Restoration"
Session #1: Understanding & Managing Pathways of Introduction & Spread,
Program highlights:
Plenary: Economic costs from biological invasions: will climate change aggravate their escalation?, Dr. Ross Cuthbert
Panel: Management Success Stories: Sustaining Hope During a Time of Transformation