As climate resilience practitioners, we are focused on preventing harm to vulnerable people and places. But we know that, for many communities, the decision may one day arrive at having to move out of harm’s way. What then? What needs to be in place to manage the huge financial, social, and cultural costs associated with climate disasters and involuntary, unsupported climate migration? What do we need to do to prevent an “everyone for themselves” reaction that worsens existing structural inequality?

This Forum will involve a combination of presentations, discussions, and interactive exercises. Participants will leave with a better understanding of what triggers people’s decisions to leave or stay, how we can better facilitate the difficult discussions and decision-making, and what policies, funding, and other support are needed in these difficult transitions.

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Forum Speaker

Exercise Facilitator

Forum Co-Chairs

Van Du
Director, Environmental Planning
Metropolitan Area Planning Council

 

 

 

Registration Information

Note: Venue capacity has been reached for in-person attendance. Registration for in-person attendance has been closed.

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. For this particular program, all virtual attendees have the option to take part in the interactive exercise. Those participating in the exercise will be placed into breakout rooms for the duration of the exercise.

Online registration for virtual attendance will close at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 12, 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, December 5, 2025. Any requests to change from virtual to in-person attendance MUST be received before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5. Please contact EBC at [email protected] or 617-505-1818 to change your registration format or with any questions.

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Virtual Registration

 

In-Person Registration

Venue capacity has been reached for in-person attendance. Registration for in-person attendance has been closed.

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, December 5, 2025. Any requests to change from in-person to virtual attendance MUST be received before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5. Please contact EBC at [email protected] or 617-505-1818 to change your registration format or with any questions.

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Fine Print

The deadline for refunds is Friday, December 5, 2025 for all registrations.

No changes in registration format will be permitted after 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025.