In the wake of a crisis, be it an extreme weather event, a pandemic, or something else, political dynamics shift that catalyze innovation and usher in possibilities previously deemed unimaginable. Join the Climate Adaptation Forum on November 30th to learn about these critical junctures in history when opportunities to do the impossible became reality.

We’ll explore these moments to glean lessons that will help us prepare for our current climate crisis. What conditions allowed these changes to take place? Did planning happen beforehand? What pitfalls should we watch out for? During this discussion, we’ll have the opportunity to learn from speakers exploring big infrastructure investments, safety innovations, and re-designing the urban landscape.

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Forum Recording

Forum Speakers

Hurricane Maria

C. Yulín Cruz
Former Mayor of San Juan
Puerto Rico

Quabbin Reservoir

Stephen Estes-Smargiassi
Director of Planning and Sustainability
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA)

Hurricane Katrina

Andreanecia Morris – presenting virtually
Executive Director
HousingNOLA

Boston Covid Response

Christopher Osgood
Senior Advisor, Infrastructure
City of Boston

Superstorm Sandy

Charles Viemeister – presenting virtually
Project Manager – Strategic Planning
Con Edison

Forum Co-Chairs

Nasser Brahim
Senior Climate Resiliency Specialist
Woods Hole Group

John Valinch
Senior Manager of Climate Resilience and Land Use
Groundwork USA

Julie Wormser
Senior Policy Advisor
Mystic River Watershed Association