Extreme heat, drought, flooding, wildfires, smoke, and sea level rise are all challenges cities in Washington are now facing. Preparing for, mitigating, and adapting to the impacts of climate change have become pressing issues for local governments throughout the state.
AWC’s Climate Resilience Forum was an interactive half-day workshop designed to help you understand the broader landscape of this complex topic and raise your awareness of specific resources and partnership opportunities to help you tackle these
issues.
- Hear from national, state, and local experts on why climate impacts are a local government issue and risk
- Learn what key state agencies are doing to help address these risks for local communities
- Gain insights on how the private sector is positioned to help cities respond to these challenges
- Learn how MRSC and AWC can help
This recorded webinar is for city and county elected officials, senior appointed leadership, and staff interested in learning more about climate action at the local level.
Recorded: November 2021
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Speakers
- David J. Hayes, Special Assistant to President Biden for Climate Policy
- Rep. Davina Duerr (D–Bothell) and Councilmember, Bothell
- Dr. Meade Krosby, Senior Scientist with University of Washington Climate Impacts Group and University Deputy Director of the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center
- Paul Roberts, Owner, Paul Roberts & Associates
- David Forte, Senior Policy Analyst, Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
- Sarah Fox, Climate Program Manager, Washington State Department of Commerce
- Marissa Aho, AICP, Policy Director and Chief Resilience Officer, Washington State Department of Natural Resources
- Bobbak Talebi, Senior Coastal Planner, Washington State Department of Ecology
- Tonya Graham, Executive Director, GEOS Institute
- Richard Martinez, Senior Vice President, Kitsap Bank
- Banu Erdim, Sustainability Analyst, Kitsap Bank
- John Phillips, Director of Integrated Watershed Management, Parametrix
- Lisa Pool, Public Policy Consultant, Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC)
- Alicia Seegers Martinelli, Interim CEO, AWC
- Carl Schroeder, Deputy Director of Government Relations, AWC
- Andy Meyer, AICP, Special Projects Coordinator, AWC
City elected officials earn 3 credits toward the Certificate of Municipal Leadership in the Land use competency area. Click here to let us know you’ve completed the training.