Science 2025: Convening Proceedings

On September 29, 2025, the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) partnered with the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) to host the third annual Science Day. This year’s event builds on successful iterations in 2023 and 2024, both co-organized with CNRA and focused on the role of science-policy partnerships in furthering California’s disaster resilience, climate action, biodiversity conservation, and clean energy goals. Science Day 2025 welcomed more than 400 participants representing numerous state government agencies, universities, research institutions, community groups, and—for the first time—high school students. Science Day is designed to bridge the gap between state-level science policy and the groundbreaking research taking place across California’s universities, laboratories, and research institutions. By showcasing the diverse initiatives being implemented by state agencies, this annual convening creates opportunities for collaboration and knowledge exchange that support California in achieving its ambitious climate and environmental goals. This year’s event brought together policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders from across the state and beyond to explore innovative solutions and strengthen the connection between scientific discovery and practical policy implementation.