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In episode 206 of America Adapts, the podcast partnered with Battelle for their third annual Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference, ICR24. The conference took place April 22-24th in Washington, D.C. at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. Keynote speakers and attendees join the pod to share their experiences in climate adaptation and also discuss highlights from the conference. The event attracted senior level federal officials along with emerging adaptation professionals from the private sector.  The themes of the conference were resilience, mitigation and sustainability and you learn how Battelle, through the conference, is prioritizing adaptation. This is the third ICR and the first to be hosted in the nation’s capital. You’ll also hear from a high school student who won Battelle’s Climate Challenge - the future of adaptation is in good hands. ICR24 isn't just any conference; it's a convergence of minds, bringing together environmental professionals, scientists, researchers, students, and key leaders.
Experts in this Episode:
Matt Vaughan - President, Applied Science & Technology at Battelle Dr. Rick Spinrad – Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere & NOAA Administrator Dina Esposito – Assistant to the Administrator for the Bureau for Resilience, Environment, and Food Security (REFS) at USAID Lauren Risi – Program Director of the Environmental Change and Security Program at the Wilson Center Matt Huddleston - Senior Data Analytics Consultant at Resilient Analytics Dr. Nadia Seeteram - Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Columbia University's Climate School Emilie Mazzacurati - Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Tailwind Taylor Dimsdale - Senior Fellow, Climate and Disaster Resilience, Fors Marsh Faith Qin - Student Check out the America Adapts Media Kit here!
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The third annual Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference (ICR24) took place on April 22-24, 2024, in Washington, DC.

ICR24 WEBSITE
https://www.battelle.org/conferences/conference-on-innovations-in-climate-resilience
Linkedin ICR24 Web page
Photos taken at ICR24
To learn about partnering with Battelle, contact Lisa Avedon.
EMAIL CONTACTS
·         General email climateconf@battelle.org
·         Media inquiry contact - TR Massey masseytr@battelle.org
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·         ICR22 on-demand: Access all proceedings, presentations, videos, and photos here
·         ICR23 on-demand: Access all proceedings, presentations, videos, and photos here
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In episode 205 of America Adapts, Doug Parsons hosts Abrahm Lustgarten, an investigative climate reporter and author from Propublica. Abrahm discusses his work on climate change and migration and highlights his coverage of various climate-related issues such as water scarcity, sea level rise and wildfire. Abrahm’s book, "On the Move," explores climate-driven migration in the United States. He traveled the country learning how areas are preparing, or not, for the impacts of climate change. He goes on the ground and interviews people in the heart of these climate impact zones.  You’ll learn the unique struggles people have as it becomes increasingly expensive…and dangerous…to live in these impact zones. We also discuss how the media is doing covering climate migration and what the government can potentially do to help with this growing threat. And an all new episode tradition, Doug's "Hot Take"! 

Topics covered:
Abrahm Lustgarten and climate journalism Abrahm’s  Book: "On the Move" Reporting at ProPublica Winners and Losers of Climate Migration Ecological Impact of Climate Migration Media Coverage of Climate Migration Book Promotion and Tour Future Project on Societal Conflict from Climate Migration Quotes from Abrahm Lustgarten in episode:
I think all we can say about that is that we all can anticipate an era of great change and I think it'll scramble the map. It's hard to know when that'll happen, when there's a tipping point, both in terms of people moving or what that means for politics. But I think that all that I could say about that is that I wouldn't be surprised if 25 years from now, the electoral map looks entirely different from how it does today in part in response to the kind of changes that I write about…
So we're having this kind of scary conversation about the economics of home values in California. And then that particular day, I was looking out my window into the wildland urban interface in the suburban place that I that I live in. And I was like, Hey, wait, Jesse, I live right one of these spots you're describing, should I and he just cut me off and presumed my question was, should I live in a place that I live in? should I move? And he was like, yes, get out of there. You got to go. That was three or four years ago and I haven't moved yet.
 
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Links in this episode:
https://www.propublica.org/people/abrahm-lustgarten
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abrahm_Lustgarten
https://www.npr.org/2024/03/26/1239904742/how-climate-driven-migration-could-change-the-face-of-the-u-s
https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374171735/onthemove
https://abrahm.com/
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2024/03/climate-migration-rust-belt-economy/677856/
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In episode 204 of America Adapts, Doug Parsons hosts Bill Weir, the Chief Climate Correspondent at CNN. Bill shares his insights into how climate change now intersects with every aspect of our lives, transforming all beats into climate beats. Drawing from his experiences covering climate stories, he emphasizes the power of storytelling. We delve into the inspiration behind his book, "Life As We Know It," which looks at positive climate stories all inspired by the birth of his son. Critiquing mainstream media's coverage of climate change, he calls for a shift towards highlighting adaptation and innovation over sensational disasters. Bill unveils his upcoming special, "Adaptation Nation," and shares the joys and challenges of interviewing icons like Paul McCartney. Bill will leave you with some practical advice on how you can bring climate communication into the important adaptation work you’re doing. Join us as we explore the interconnectedness of climate with our lives and the transformative power of storytelling in shaping our collective response to the greatest challenge of our time.
Topics covered:
Embracing the Climate Beat The Human Element of Climate Stories Inspiring Innovations in Climate Adaptation Life Lessons Through Earth Day Letters The Aftermath of the Paradise Fire Challenging Assumptions in Climate Adaptation The Complexities of Water Management in Arizona The Media's Role in Climate Change Communication The Importance of Climate Adaptation Professionals Practical Insights for Adaptation Practitioners Interviewing Paul McCartney Recommendation: Sid Kitson, Developer of Babcock Ranch

Quotes:
 
Bill Weir:
“We’re all going to be climate reporters.”
 
“I'm an omnivore, but when they created a climate desk at CNN, it occurred to me that this is the beat that includes all the other beats.”
 
“This is not the earth systems of your grandfather anymore. And all of these stories are connected. So oftentimes I'm, yelling at my TV set while there's some sort of a cataclysmic, something's happening somewhere that is getting national attention. And I'm just like, say it, stay the words,  say the words, climate change!”
 
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Links in this episode:
https://www.chroniclebooks.com/products/untitled-by-bill-weir
https://www.cnn.com/shows/wonder-list
https://twitter.com/BillWeirCNN?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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https://www.billweirclimate.com
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In episode 203 of America Adapts, Doug Parsons hosts Dr. Justin Mankin. Justin is a climate scientist and associate professor at Dartmouth College. Doug and Justin discuss his provocative column in the New York Times on climate data accessibility – should tax funded climate data remain a public good.  Justin also explains the intricacies of climate modeling and the ethical considerations of private sector involvement. Justin also emphasizes the significance of aligning private and public sector efforts for effective climate adaptation. Doug and Justin discuss the importance of having a National Adaptation Plan and Justin also highlights the work of his students in climate impact attribution and loss and damage research. America Adapts is increasingly covering the issue of climate data and modeling and in this thought providing discussion, we learn about the ethical considerations of privatizing a public good.
Topics covered:
Understanding Climate Models The Right to Climate Data Legal Implications of Climate Data Accuracy Interaction with Private Sector on Climate Science Free Climate Models vs. Paid Models Importance of National Adaptation Plan National Resilience Framework vs. National Adaptation Plan Dr. Mankin's Student Research Projects Recommendation for Future Guest: Erin Mayfield and Klaus Keller Quotes: 
Dr. Justin Mankin:
“I think there's a gigantic gap between the science I do and the decision relevance of it.”
 
“My investigations, which are fundamentally about informing adaptation and risk management of climate change that science is paid for,? And to the extent that science is linked back to people's tax dollars. I have an absolute imperative to communicate my science to whoever will listen.”
 
“And that means that a national adaptation plan would establish minimal require informational requirements and make those data to inform adaptation decisions available to people in a legible format, right?”
 
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Links in this episode:
https://jsmankin.github.io/
The People Have a Right to Climate Data
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/20/opinion/climate-risk-disasters-data.html
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2018/03/07/full-interview-the-business-of-weather-forecasting.html
Research: 
Globally unequal effect of extreme heat on economic growth
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.add3726
Persistent effect of El Niño on global economic growth
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adf2983
 
The third annual Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference (ICR24) takes place on April 22-24, 2024, in Washington, DC. This toolkit is meant to help share messaging and information with your audiences. 

ICR24 WEBSITE
https://www.battelle.org/conferences/conference-on-innovations-in-climate-resilience
EMAIL CONTACTS
·         General email climateconf@battelle.org
·         Media inquiry contact - TR Massey masseytr@battelle.org
INFORMATION DOWNLOADS
·         ICR22 on-demand: Access all proceedings, presentations, videos, and photos here
·         ICR23 on-demand: Access all proceedings, presentations, videos, and photos here
IMPORTANT KEY DATES
·         Abstract Submission Deadline – December 11, 2023 – Submission link
·         Early Bird Registration Opens – November 1, 2023 – Registration link
o    Early Bird Registration Deadline - February 16, 2024
o    Standard Registration Closes - April 15, 2024
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In episode 202 of America Adapts, Doug Parsons hosts Dr. Maxine Burkett, a Professor of Law at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. We’re taking a dive into the podcast archive and I’m rereleasing this previously and extremely popular episode:  The Moral Case for Climate Reparations + Climate Justice with Maxine Burkett. Maxine is  a Professor of Law at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. We talked about the  state of climate migration; as we adapt, what will dominate, peaceful approaches to adaptation or more conflict oriented approaches; Differences in Climate justice in the global north and the global south. And Repairing relationships through climate reparations and Maxine makes a compelling case that reparations are a way forward to helping frontline communities adapt to climate change.. You’re going to enjoy this conversation. In this episode, Doug and Maxine discuss: the moral and intellectual case for climate reparations; climate migration; differences in climate justice in the global north and the global south; will adaptation take a peaceful or conflict oriented approach in the years ahead; and adaptation studies at the University of Hawaii.
Transcript for this episode available here.
Topics covered:
Background on The Institute for Climate and Peace The state of climate migration. As we adapt, what will dominate, peaceful approaches to adaptation or more conflict oriented approaches? Differences in Climate justice in the global north and the global south. Response differences between climate change and covid-19. Repairing relationships through climate reparations. Carbon based climate reparations. Reparations and their role in helping frontline communities adapt. Climate reparations are meant to ‘rebuild trust’.  Learn about the climate program at the University of Hawaii.
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Links in this episode:
https://www.law.hawaii.edu/personnel/burkett/maxine
https://www.climateandpeace.org/people
A Pathway To Peace: Ideas For A New And More Resilient Reality
The Future of Climate Change and Peace
Youth Leadership Needed In Time Of Climate Uncertainty
Research: 
Behind the Veil: Climate Migration, Regime Shift, and a New Theory of Justice
In Search of Refuge: Pacific Islands, Climate-Induced Migration, and the Legal Frontier
*On the potential for current climate ligation to address racial inequity, please see Litigating Separate and Equal.
*On equity and reparations, please see Climate Reparations.  This is a relatively older piece, but is a nice precursor to my current contribution to the Lancet Commission on Reparations and Redistributive Justice for which I serve as the climate section lead.
*On small island vulnerability and deterritorialized statehood, please see The Nation Ex-Situ.
 
The third annual Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference (ICR24) takes place on April 22-24, 2024, in Washington, DC. This toolkit is meant to help share messaging and information with your audiences. 

ICR24 WEBSITE
https://www.battelle.org/conferences/conference-on-innovations-in-climate-resilience
EMAIL CONTACTS
·         General email climateconf@battelle.org
·         Media inquiry contact - TR Massey masseytr@battelle.org
INFORMATION DOWNLOADS
·         ICR22 on-demand: Access all proceedings, presentations, videos, and photos here
·         ICR23 on-demand: Access all proceedings, presentations, videos, and photos here
IMPORTANT KEY DATES
·         Abstract Submission Deadline – December 11, 2023 – Submission link
·         Early Bird Registration Opens – November 1, 2023 – Registration link
o    Early Bird Registration Deadline - February 16, 2024
o    Standard Registration Closes - April 15, 2024

In episode 201 of America Adapts, I'm partnering with Battelle on their Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference, ICR24, taking place April 22-24th in the heart of Washington, DC. ICR24 isn't just any conference; it's a convergence of minds, bringing together environmental professionals, scientists, researchers, students, and key leaders from the White House, Department of Energy, National Labs, Department of Defense, industry, and academia. In this episode, we have a lineup of expert guests who will delve into the core of climate resilience. First up is Justin Sanchez, a technical fellow at Battelle. Justin will ground us in Battelle's unique approach to resilience and share insights into their early work in climate adaptation. He'll also provide an exclusive preview of what to expect at ICR24. Following Justin, we're joined by John Conger of Conger Strategies. With extensive experience working in Congress and holding senior leadership positions at the Department of Defense, John will shed light on the crucial role of the public sector in climate resilience. We'll round out the discussion with Katie MacDonald from the group Tailwind, who will illuminate the strides the private sector is making in the adaptation space. It's been a long time coming, and Kate will share some encouraging news and experiences from the forefront of private sector innovation. America has been a frontrunner in climate adaptation, and our three dynamic guests today will energize you with insights into the amazing developments happening right now. We'll continue this conversation at ICR24, and for more details about the event, be sure to check out the show notes for relevant links. We’ll see you in DC!   
Transcript of this episode available here.
Experts in this Episode:
Justin Sanchez - Technical Fellow at Battelle John Conger - Conger Strategies & Solution Katie MacDonald – Co-founder Tailwind
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The third annual Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference (ICR24) takes place on April 22-24, 2024, in Washington, DC. This toolkit is meant to help share messaging and information with your audiences. 

ICR24 WEBSITE
https://www.battelle.org/conferences/conference-on-innovations-in-climate-resilience
EMAIL CONTACTS
·         General email climateconf@battelle.org
·         Media inquiry contact - TR Massey masseytr@battelle.org
INFORMATION DOWNLOADS
·         ICR22 on-demand: Access all proceedings, presentations, videos, and photos here
·         ICR23 on-demand: Access all proceedings, presentations, videos, and photos here
IMPORTANT KEY DATES
·         Abstract Submission Deadline – December 11, 2023 – Submission link
·         Early Bird Registration Opens – November 1, 2023 – Registration link
o    Early Bird Registration Deadline - February 23rd, 2024
o    Standard Registration Closes - April 15, 2024
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