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Managed Retreat Workshop: Legal and Policy Tools for States and Local Communities
UMass Club 32nd Floor, 1 Beacon St, BostonOrganized by the Georgetown Climate Center (GCC) and the Climate Adaptation Forum, this workshop will offer participants the opportunity to engage in a facilitated discussion on managed retreat (i.e. relocating…
The ‘R’ Word: Retreat, Relocation and Climate Resilience
UMass Club 32nd Floor, 1 Beacon St, BostonClimate adaptation efforts are often focused on armoring the built environment against climate risks. But given dire climate projections and the costs associated with retrofits and rebuilding, retreat and relocation…
Utility Resilience: Lessons from Puerto Rico and Local Preparation
UMass Club 32nd Floor, 1 Beacon St, BostonAdapting utilities to be resilient to climate impacts, from extreme storm events to heatwaves, poses significant challenges and opportunities for providers and communities. Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in 2017…