When I first started working on climate in 2009, I was surprised that economic modeling focused mostly on the costs of mitigation of emissions. The other side of climate—costs of worsening impacts—got left out. Economists are still playing catch up. nytimes.com/2022/07/28/bus…

"Insurance and regulation are the most immediate risks that are driving the acceleration of climate assessments," ULI's sustainability expert @GraysonBilly discusses how #realestate investors are factoring climate risks into their decision making👇

From southern England to the southwestern U.S., historic drought is sweeping the globe – and millions of residents are feeling the heat as #water restrictions take effect. How can we minimize #drought effects and maximize #freshwater access? Learn more: knowledge.uli.org/en/reports/res…

Mitigation plans should account for climate impacts. To cut CO2, the EU planned to increase shipping on waterways. But water levels lowered by drought have stopped ships politico.eu/article/german… Deep trouble for EU shipping push as Rhine River runs dry politico.eu/article/german…

New #ManagedRetreat paper by Raikes (UniSC: University of the Sunshine Coast) Daniel Henstra Jason Thistlethwaite on public acceptance of relocation as adaptation. Notable finding: "there is an appetite for property buyout programmes to reduce flood risk in high-risk zones" tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.108…

The Worth of Water: Becoming Water Wise in an Era of Water Scarcity. urbanland.uli.org/sustainability… #Water #WaterScarcity #WaterConservation #Resiliency via Urban Land Institute ph: Alternative water sources available in a typical urban building. (William J Worthen Foundation)

Do you feel confident in talking to your clients about Resilience? Join Lindsay Brugger and MeganElizabethRecher and me in a free live course next week to learn more! aiau.aia.org/courses/fearle…

Are you SAP-trained, licensed in the state of Florida, and can commit to doing building safety assessments from October 24 through October 30? Please fill out the following form: bit.ly/3sfkokq

#AXA today released the ninth edition of its Future Risks Report. For the first time, climate risk tops the list of experts' concerns in all regions of the world. axa.com/en/press/press… via AXA

Interested in Social Infrastructure and climate-resilience? Join me and Urban Land Institute on Friday for this free webinar! americas.uli.org/events/detail/…

FREE WEBINAR: Join us on November 18th for our Social Spaces, Resilient Communities: Social Infrastructure as a Climate Strategy for Real Estate 🧵👇

According to World Economic Forum, these are the short and long-term #risks we face. Pay attention to #climateadaptation: nr 7 in 2 years time, but nr 2 in 10 years time. While failure to #adapt is categorised as an environmental risk, it is so much more. www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Globa…

The ULI Infrastructure Exchange’s first installment of 2023 on March 30 at 9am ET will focus on how to bring nature back to the city, deliver parks, green streets, flood protection, utilities, and environmental restoration in 1 project. Register today: americas.uli.org/events/detail/…

Couldn’t have said it better! Loved working with this incredible group of women to advance climate resilience

"As the evidence of climate damage mounts, more litigation is sure to follow." 🛢️CCAG member, Alice Hill, provides comment on the spate of US lawsuits calling big oil to account for the climate crisis

Never good when your home town is the hero image of a Christopher Flavelle article…hoping this tragic flooding can lead to deeper investment in climate adaptation and mitigation across the state

"With climate change, the past is no longer a predictor of the future," says ULI's Lindsay Brugger. As a result, cities must invest in innovative ways to protect communities from on-the-rise wildfire risk. Read Lindsay's expert insights via Toronto Sun. torontosun.com/life/homes/cle…

Devastating fires are a reality, but recovery is possible. CWPC was proud to participate in Urban Land Institute Advisory Services to make recommendations for a resilient recovery after the #MarshallFire in Superior and Louisville, CO. Full report: knowledge.uli.org/reports/aspr/2…

Green infrastructure is a powerful nature-based tool for enhancing resilience to climate hazards and delivering value. It minimizes flooding and polluted stormwater runoff through natural systems. Find out more at developingresilience.uli.org/?utm_source=tw…

Join industry leaders at ULI’s 6th annual Resilience Summit on May 15 in Denver to explore innovative climate resilience strategies. 🌍 Register by March 14 for early bird rates! Sign up now: shorturl.at/gAWna