Understanding the new policy landscape
Plus: We're hiring a managing director!
The federal environmental policy landscape has been dynamic in the last 100+ days, and of course that ripples down to cities as their climate projects are interrupted and funds disappear. So we’ve been in deep strategy mode, figuring out how Urban Ocean Lab can best meet the moment. More to come on that, but our first update to share:
We’re hiring a Managing Director.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a bold, justice-centered organization working at the intersection of ocean policy, climate resilience, and city innovation.
The Managing Director will guide Urban Ocean Lab's next phase—translating vision into strategy, building a strong team, and deepening policy impact at all levels.
Know someone ready to lead transformative climate work? Help us find the best leader for this wild time.
What If We Get It Right?
In the latest episodes of the What If We Get It Right? podcast, the host (aka Urban Ocean Lab co-founder, Ayana Elizabeth Johnson) talks with two of our UOL advisors about the status of environmental law and the future of coastal cities. Their wisdom and insights are helping us make sense of things:
The wild world of environmental law ⚖️, with Michael Burger
The future of coastal cities 🏙️, with Jainey Bavishi
Background on these conversations, plus references, are in Ayana’s newsletter:
Upcoming Event
For the third year, Urban Ocean Lab is co-hosting Upwell: A Wave of Ocean Justice in Washington, DC and virtually on Tuesday, June 3rd. This day-long conference centered on ocean justice focuses on the experiences and voices of experts from historically marginalized communities in conservation. The event will feature expert panels, high-level guest speakers, and much more.