Resilient Cities: Funding Adaptation to Sea-Level Rise
Many of the world’s largest cities lie on river estuaries, making them directly vulnerable to rising sea levels. From New York, New Orleans and Miami in the United States, to cities such as Lagos and Jakarta, huge investment will be needed defend these cities or to relocate their people and businesses. In extreme cases, countries such as Kiribati may face the need for wholesale relocation of their entire populations. This online, interactive discussion will address the following:
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Introduction - Nigel Lake
Special Report - Paul Herman
Guest host - Lucia Pohlman
Kate Boicourt - Waterfront Alliance
Kristin Baja - Urban Sustainability Directors Network
David Godschalk - Quantified Ventures
Group discussion
Good news and wrap-up - Nigel Lake and Paul Herman
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