Reducing Disaster Risk: The Workforce of the Future
In episode 223 of America Adapts, we explore disaster resilience and climate adaptation through four expert interviews. We start with Anita Van Breda of WWF’s Environment and Disaster Management (EDM) program who kicks things off by sharing the program’s 20-year journey integrating nature into disaster risk management. Then, Dr. Ken Conca critiques large-scale flood control in Ellicott City, Maryland, advocating for community-driven solutions. Next, Irantzu Serra Lasa, founder of Resilure, shares insights into post-disaster housing recovery and the need for professionalized shelter reconstruction. Finally, Achala Navaratni from the American Red Cross, highlights the role of sustainability and interdisciplinary expertise in humanitarian work. Join us for an episode packed with insights on building resilience in a changing world!
Check out the America Adapts Media Kit here!
Subscribe to the America Adapts newsletter here.
Listen to America Adapts on your favorite app here!
Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter:
https://www.facebook.com/americaadapts/
@usaadapts
https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-parsons-america-adapts/
Links in this episode:
https://global.oup.com/academic/product/after-the-floods-9780197788073?lang=en&cc=us#
https://www.linkedin.com/in/irantzu-serra-lasa/
https://www.american.edu/sis/faculty/conca.cfm
Doug Parsons and Speaking Opportunities:
If you are interested in having Doug speak at corporate and conference events, sharing his unique, expert perspective on adaptation in an entertaining and informative way, more information can be found here!
Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter:
https://www.facebook.com/americaadapts/
@usaadapts
https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-parsons-america-adapts/
Donate to America Adapts
Follow on Apple Podcasts
Follow on Android
Now on Spotify!
List of Previous Guests on America Adapts
Follow/listen to podcast on Apple Podcasts.
Donate to America Adapts, we are now a tax deductible charitable organization!
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Strategies to Address Climate Change Risk in Low- and Moderate-income Communities - Volume 14, Issue 1
https://www.frbsf.org/community-development/publications/community-development-investment-review/2019/october/strategies-to-address-climate-change-low-moderate-income-communities/
Podcasts in the Classroom – Discussion guides now available for the latest episode of America Adapts. These guides can be used by educators at all levels. Check them out here!
The 10 Best Sustainability Podcasts for Environmental Business Leaders
https://us.anteagroup.com/news-events/blog/10-best-sustainability-podcasts-environmental-business-leaders
Join the climate change adaptation movement by supporting America Adapts! Please consider supporting this podcast by donating through America Adapts fiscal sponsor, the Social Good Fund. All donations are now tax deductible!
For more information on this podcast, visit the website at http://www.americaadapts.org and don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.
Podcast Music produce by Richard Haitz Productions
Write a review on Apple Podcasts !
America Adapts on Facebook!
Join the America Adapts Facebook Community Group.
Check us out, we’re also on YouTube!
Executive Producer Dr. Jesse Keenan
Subscribe to America Adapts on Apple Podcasts
Doug can be contacted at americaadapts @ g mail . com