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What needs to happen to strengthen climate resilience in the US? | Balancing climate mitigation with adaptation is getting harder and harder
Feb 11, 2025
Nuin-Tara Key, Executive Director of Programs at California Forward, shares her insights on building climate resilience in the face of severe weather events. She emphasizes the urgent need for a balanced approach between mitigation and adaptation strategies amidst rising temperatures. Key discusses how California can enhance collaboration across sectors, navigate political challenges, and transform disaster funding from reactive relief to proactive resilience. The conversation highlights innovative solutions and community involvement as essential components for tackling climate impacts.
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Quick takeaways
- Balancing climate mitigation, which involves reducing emissions, with adaptation strategies, necessary for coping with current impacts, is crucial for strengthening climate resilience.
- A shift in funding from post-disaster recovery to pre-disaster resilience initiatives is essential for effective long-term climate adaptability and community preparedness.
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The Impact of Extreme Weather Events
The recent fires in Los Angeles have highlighted the severe consequences of climate change and the need for a comprehensive strategy to address these challenges. The frequency and intensity of extreme weather events are projected to increase, prompting a critical discussion on whether the focus should be on climate mitigation or adaptation. Balancing both approaches is essential, as mitigation efforts can help reduce future climate impacts, while adaptation measures are necessary to cope with the changes that are already occurring. This dual approach requires collaborative efforts across various sectors of the economy to build resilience against the increasing threats of climate change.
