Welcome from the Changelings

"The paleoclimate record shouts to us that, far from being self-stabilizing, the Earth's climate system is an ornery beast which overreacts even to small nudges.”

—Wally Broecker, Founding Mentor

Our mission is to pool our vision and resources to help answer the most challenging questions about abrupt climate change; to catalyze new research by leveraging earth system history insights to inform and guide current climate science, and to empower and mentor the next generation of climate scientists in service of our people and our shared planet.

Jerry McManus & Joellen Russell,
The Changelings & Comer Climate Conference co-chairs

Step 1: RSVP

Due to limited capacity, all scientists must complete a quick RSVP to secure a place at the conference.
Changeling RSVP
Science Meeting RSVP

Step 2: Register for September 27 - 30, 2025 Meetings

Scientist Registration

All scientists must register with travel details & provisional talk topic no later than July 15, 2025.

Scientist Registration

Contributor Registration

Medill reporting & tech teams, all other staff and contributors, please register so that we can include your profile.

Contributor Registration

Welcome from Comer Family Foundation

Since 2004, we’ve hosted the annual Comer Climate Conference, an opportunity for Comer Fellows and guests to convene for presentations and discussion. We look forward to seeing old friends, and making new ones, and we hope you will take the opportunity to connect with us online to keep that tradition alive. Learn more about the history of the Comer Climate Conference and our environment work.

Key Dates

To secure your place at the conference, you must respond by the dates indicated (both RSVP and final registration). Due to limited capacity, there is a waitlist for the conference. If we don't hear from you by the dates indicated, we will move on to provide an opportunity for the next scientist on the list.

All Registrations (final flight details/provisional talk topic): July 15
All Presentations Due: September 4
Changelings: Arrive Friday, September 26; Meetings Saturday & Sunday, September 27 & 28; Ideal Departure: Sunday after meetings (if not staying on)
Science: Arrive Sunday, September 28; Meetings Monday & Tuesday, September 29 & 30; Ideal Departure: Wednesday between 12-4 PM