Watch or listen to a recording of our second webinar from December 19th! Use password “9NPyN7?G“ to access.

Climate hazards disproportionately impact disadvantaged communities and the most vulnerable residents. These communities often lack the necessary access to services, resources, and infrastructure required to adapt or recover from extreme weather events, and have limited ability to move in the wake of climate disasters. As climate change continues to force displacement, residents may struggle to find safe housing, receive essential services, and maintain their livelihoods. Additionally, the stress of involuntary migration can exacerbate existing inequalities, leading to social fragmentation and increased health risks. Addressing these challenges is critical to fostering resilience and ensuring that all individuals can survive and thrive in the face of a changing climate.

We had an engaging discussion with:

• Dr. Grant Gutierrez - Senior Climate Justice Strategist at Carbon Direct, and former Senior Planner of the Duwamish Valley Program in Seattle

• David Giles - Chief Strategy Officer at Brooklyn Public Library

• Dr. Missy Stults - Sustainability and Innovations Director at the City of Ann Arbor

In this conversation, we explored the nuanced challenges of ensuring climate impacts do not lead to greater inequity in our most vulnerable communities, and providing equitable support to disadvantaged communities facing climate-related displacements.

Watch or listen to a recording of our first webinar from October 17th! Use password “1XCXtM*r“ to access.

Climate change is expected to displace tens of millions of people in the United States over the next three decades. From record-breaking heat waves to severe hurricanes, wildfires, and flooding, devastating weather events are increasingly hitting communities across the nation, impacting how and where people can live. Cities around the country are facing shifts in population and are often unprepared to manage emerging needs and provide support to their most vulnerable community members. 

Our first discussion, Navigating Population Change from Climate Displacement, was on October 17th. As cities experience significant population changes, services, jobs, and housing are needed for large groups of new residents while mitigation measures and asset management become more critical to sustaining livable communities. Diving into these and other challenges, this conversation featured leaders on the forefront of climate resilience and innovation whose programs and initiatives will equip you with learnings to take back to your own jurisdiction.

We had engaging dialogue with our experienced and insightful panelists:

• Dave Reid, Director of the County of Santa Cruz Office of Response, Recovery, and Resilience

• Dr. Galen Treuer, Manager of the Climate Tech and Economic Innovation Office for Miami-Dade County