COJ-UNF Jacksonville Environmental Symposium
The Institute of Environmental Research and Education and the Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board partner to host an annual environmental symposium. The symposium provides a unique platform for community members, regulatory agencies, scholars, and innovators to come together and engage in discussions related to environmental policy, sustainability, and resilience.
The purpose of the symposium aims to foster cooperation and dialogue among stakeholders involved in environmental protection and improvement while providing the opportunity for community interaction. The symposium provides valuable opportunities for communication and helps to further the goal of protecting our limited natural resources and improving the quality of life in Northeast Florida.
The Jacksonville Environmental Symposium has been scheduled for Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. It will be held at the Adam W. Herbert University Center alongside representatives from government agencies, utilities and innovators in a forum designed to foster an atmosphere of cooperation in environmental achievement.
COJ-UNF Jacksonville Environmental Symposium
February 13, 2026
Attend
Attendees enjoy the opportunity to attend two keynote addresses, breakout sessions and network with exhibitors. Registration for the Friday, February 13 symposium will open fall 2025.
Volunteer
UNF students set aside time to volunteer at the symposium providing assistance with key breakout sessions while provided with the opportunity to make connections with private business, nonprofit and government agency representatives.
Past Symposium
John Kantner, Ph.D., UNF Senior Associate Provost, provided welcoming remarks, opening the opportunity for Major Deegan to deliver a keynote address on the progress of Jacksonville's Resilience Strategy. The 2024 symposium featured a progressive agenda, offering education, updates, insights, and goals. It included a luncheon keynote address from Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation. For more information on the keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and exhibitors in attendance, check out the 2024 Jacksonville Environmental Symposium — Equitable Solutions in Action: Sustainability, Resilience, and Stewardship website.