Katherine L. Jacobs

Katherine L. Jacobs is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Science (home department) and a Joint Professor in Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Arizona. She also serves as Director of the Center for Climate Adaptation Science and Solutions (CCASS) and is an Affiliate Professor at the Institute of the Environment. Her expertise spans water policy, drought planning, climate change adaptation, and sustainable development analysis.

She holds an MLA in Environmental Planning from the University of California, Berkeley (1981). Her research focuses on integrating scientific knowledge with stakeholder engagement for resource management, particularly in transboundary water systems like the Colorado River. Jacobs leads interdisciplinary initiatives through CCASS, addressing climate adaptation strategies and policy solutions.

As a faculty member, she bridges environmental science with practical policy applications, emphasizing actionable science for decision-making in uncertain climatic conditions. Her work often involves collaboration with governmental and non-governmental organizations to advance equitable resource management practices.