Protecting Our Communities: A Whole-Society Approach to Resilience
June 6 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
When disruptions arise, it is often our neighbors, families, and local networks who step up first. In this Forum, we explore how communities can strengthen the ties that hold them together before, during, and after climate-related events. Featuring voices from across sectors who are community leaders, planners, and practitioners, this discussion will examine how local collaboration, trust, and shared responsibility can help ensure no one is left behind when it matters most. We’ll also explore how to support and sustain our informal networks, “zero responders”, who often prevent challenges from becoming full-blown crises.
Forum Speakers
Meghan Kallman
Rhode Island State Senator, District 15
Associate Professor, School for Global Inclusion & Social Development
University of Massachusetts Boston
Marcie Roth – presenting virtually
Executive Director and CEO
World Institute on Disability
Additional speakers to be announced!
Forum Co-Chairs
Kari Hewitt
Lecturer, Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning
Tufts University
Julie Wormser
Chief Climate Officer
City of Cambridge
Registration Information
This forum will be organized in a hybrid format. Attendees have the option to attend in-person OR virtually.
In-Person Registration
Online registration for in-person attendance will close at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
In-Person Registration Rates
EBC Member: $35
EBC Membership is corporate – all staff from our member companies can register as an EBC Member. Not sure if you’re a member? Visit our online Member Directory.
Non-members: $45
Government/Nonprofit: $15
This rate is available for those employed by Government, Municipal, or Nonprofit organizations. Not available to those in a volunteer position (e.g. Board Member of a Nonprofit).
Job Seeker Rate: $15
For recent graduates or attendees who are currently unemployed.
Media
Please contact EBC at [email protected].
Deadline to Change Registration Format
No changes in registration format will be permitted after 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025. Any requests to change from in-person to virtual attendance MUST be received before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30. Please contact EBC [email protected] or at 617-505-1818 to change your registration format or with any questions.
Virtual Registration
Virtual attendees will be able to see and hear the speakers, slideshow presentations, and questions from the audience. Virtual attendees will be able to ask questions through the chat function.
Online registration for virtual attendance will close at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025.
Virtual Registration Rates
EBC Member: $35
EBC Membership is corporate – all staff from our member companies can register as an EBC Member. Not sure if you’re a member? Visit our online Member Directory.
Non-members: $45
Government/Nonprofit: $15
This rate is available for those employed by Government, Municipal, or Nonprofit organizations. Not available to those in a volunteer position (e.g. Board Member of a Nonprofit).
Job Seeker Rate: $15
For recent graduates or attendees who are currently unemployed.
Media
Please contact EBC at [email protected].
Deadline to Change Registration Format
No changes in registration format will be permitted after 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025. Any requests to change from virtual to in-person attendance MUST be received before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30. Please contact EBC [email protected] or at 617-505-1818 to change your registration format or with any questions.
Fine Print
The deadline for refunds is Friday, May 30, 2025 for all registrations.
No changes in registration format will be permitted after 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025.