Built to Last: Creating Climate Resilient Communities
About This Event
As policymakers, business leaders, and climate advocates prepare to gather in Brazil for COP30, communities worldwide are increasingly confronting unprecedented climate challenges. From deadly heat waves in Europe to catastrophic flooding in Asia, the climate crisis is testing not only our infrastructure, but also our collective mental health and social resilience. What strategies are proving most effective as communities build comprehensive climate resilience that addresses both physical and psychological impacts? What does it mean for Chicago to position itself as a potential climate refuge, and what vulnerabilities must the city tackle to make this vision a reality? Join Jennifer Uchendu, Kobi Weinberg, and Elizabeth Andrews for a discussion on translating global climate solutions into local action.
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