Climate and Wildfire Institute Inc

Wildfire Resilience Collaborative goals, and includes support for CWIs annual Signature Convening focused on wildfire data and technology.CWI Signature ConveningCWI stands at the intersection of research, policy, and practice, serving as a vital nexus for collaboration and innovation in tackling climate and wildfire challenges. Our model requires convening experts from all sectors to stay at the forefront of climate and wildfire issues, supporting coordination across broad initiatives, and crafting/refining actionable strategies for real-world impactall while working with a diverse range of regional groups, Indigenous tribes, and local communities. CWIs Signature Convening is a central element of CWIs mission, (continued on Schedule O)

representing our commitment to annually bringing together thought-leaders and change-makers to address critical topics and action in the climate and wildfire space.Consortium with Blue ForestThe original initiative originally aimed to position UCLA as a hub for climate- and wildfire-related research, coordinating research efforts in the climate and wildfire spaces, which the Sustainable LA Grand Challenge is leading well. While the three primary goals - updated in Spring 2024 - are still relevant, this initiative lends itself well to further expanding our collaboration and partnerships across a range of academic institutions as one of several emerging frameworks through which to build our consortium.