The first affiliate faculty meeting of the International Center for Climate and Global Change Research (ICCGCR) was held on March 18, 2024. A total of 21 people were in attendance, including Mr. Cole Sikes, the Communications & Marketing Specialist at CFWE. Throughout the conference, attendees engaged in exchange of ideas, perspectives, and suggestions concerning various topics, including secured grant opportunities, potential collaborations, relevant courses, and avenues for student development. For detailed information about this meeting, please see the report wrote by Mr. Sikes (https://cfwe.auburn.edu/research-experts-meet-to-discuss-collaborative-efforts-to-address-climate-and-global-change/).