🌱 Climate DC: Feb 2026
So many events this month!
We made it through January, or as I like to call it, the doldrums. Between the snow, the short days, and the general sense that January lasts approximately three years, it’s a relief to be on the other side. Now that we’ve mostly dug ourselves out of the snow, it’s time to get back together.
We’ve got a full slate of events this month, so buckle up and scroll on.
We hoped to convene last week for our DC Climate Week Launch Happy Hour, but the snow had other plans. In the spirit of making sure everyone can participate, we’ve moved the event to Thursday, February 5. Fingers crossed this shift means more of you can join us. We’d love to see you there.
Please update your RSVP if you can no longer make it:
Also, if you already have some event ideas for Climate Week, feel free to review the event DCCW Organizer Guide.
And because February in DC can still be a lot, we’re also planning a small, low-key game night at the Board Room later this month. Bring a favorite game, pull up a chair, and spend an evening with good people and good vibes.
🌍 Climate Headlines
Welp. Earlier this month, President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, along with dozens of other international organizations working on climate, clean energy, and sustainable development.
For many of us, this news landed somewhere between deeply frustrating and sadly unsurprising.
Community question: What does this shift mean for local DC agencies, nonprofits, advocates, and professionals whose work intersects with federal and international climate efforts? How do we continue to push forward locally and regionally when national signals are moving in the opposite direction?
🥕 What’s In Season Right Now?
A quick reminder that you can still shop at local farmers’ markets despite the weather. Find your local market here.
Here’s what’s in season:
Root vegetables like carrots, beets, and sweet potatoes
Winter squash
Kale, collards, and other hearty greens
Apples
Mushrooms
Cold months are prime time for soups, roasts, and one-pot meals. Get to it.
🗓 Upcoming Events
📆 Feb 5 | DC Climate Week: Kickoff Happy Hour (Rescheduled)
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Franklin Hall, Washington, DC
DC Climate Week and Climate DC will bring together the partners, sponsors, volunteers, and collaborators who are making DCCW 2026 happen. We rescheduled this event so if you can no-longer make it, please update your RSVP!
📆 Feb 25 | Climate DC Game Night
🕠 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 The Board Room DC
Feeling a little competitive after the Olympics? Join us for a cozy February Board Game Night to relax, have fun, and connect with fellow climate enthusiasts over nature- and climate-inspired games (BYO game welcome!). Note: This is a limited-capacity event as we experiment with smaller gatherings to build deeper community, with a larger event returning in March.
📆 Feb 5-12 | TranspoBINGO 2026
📍 Various locations across Washington, DC
Play your way through the city during TranspoBINGO 2026. Treat non-car travel as play, where curiosity sets the route, and the city becomes the gameboard. Open to all ages and experience levels.
📆 Feb 7 | Energy Ice Skating Meet-Up
🕛 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink
Are you an energy nerd looking to fall on the ground casually connect with others in the industry? Come mingle at this informal gathering, where families, +1s, and friends are welcome. Note fees apply for entry and skate rental.
📆 Feb 12 | YPE DC Winter Reception and Fireside Chat
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 555 12th St NW, Washington, DC
Beat the cold with Young Professionals in Energy DC’s Winter Reception and a fireside chat on the 2026 outlook for the Department of Energy, sponsored by ML Strategies. The fireside chat will run from 6:00 to 6:20 PM and feature ML Strategies SVP John Lushetsky.
📆 Feb 12 | Third Way Women in Engineering Galentine’s Happy Hour
🕔 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Ambar Restaurant in Shaw
Join Third Way for a Galentine’s in Energy happy hour celebrating women in energy, with conversation, community, and a short panel reflecting on what makes this work meaningful.
📆 Feb 19 | DC Environmental Film Festival: Water Programs Preview
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Reservoir Center for Water Solutions, Washington, DC
Join festival organizers and partners for an exclusive first look at select films and programs focused on water issues ahead of the 2026 DC Environmental Film Festival.
💼 Climate Jobs Board
🏛️ DMV-based
Senior Partnerships Coordinator - UL Standards and Engagement
Conservation Manager - Casey Trees
Chief of Staff, Energy & Environment Program - The Aspen Institute
Senior Policy Specialist, Clean Energy - National Wildlife Federation
U.S. Director, Nuclear Energy - Clean Air Task Force
Multiple Roles (Policy, Carbon Markets) - Cascade Climate
Multiple Roles (HR, Campaign Management) - Friends of the Earth
Multiple Roles (Accounting, Grants Management, Advocacy) - Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
Multiple Roles (HR, Communications, Membership) - American Clean Power Association
Multiple Roles (Policy, Finance, Operations) - World Wildlife Fund
Multiple Internships (Research) - Resources for the Future
🌎 Multiple Locations
Grant Writer (contract) - One Tree Planted
Public Policy Specialist, Data Centers & Energy - Riot Platforms
Hub Manage, Right to Zero - Earthjustice
💻 Remote
Senior Partnerships Associate - The Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund
Restoration Fellow - Society for Ecological Restoration
Market Development Analyst - Uplight Careers
Policy Associate, Forest Finance - UNOPS
Asset Manager, Renewable Energy - Nofar Energy
Growth Marketing Manager - Forerunner
North America Engagement Manager - Forest Stewardship Council
Strategist, Impact Intelligence - NationSwell
As always, we’re grateful for this community, especially during moments when staying engaged feels hard but deeply necessary. We hope to see you this month.
With appreciation,
Caroline Linne + The Climate DC Team