The missing pieceWhat is missing in the climate action puzzle?
Donald Watson, FAIA!
We see severe weather and climate change felt everywhere, affecting every one.!
Leyte, The Philippines AFP PHOTO/Noel Celis
We witness heroic response and the human capacity for resilience in worldwide recovery efforts.!
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We see impacts of natural disasters on communities, families, including the unborn. !
We know… !that the ability to act on climate, natural disaster, public health & safety is the true measure of community resilience.!
PHOTO: Community-Based Climate Action Plan Oakland CA
…that to protect & enhance our wetlands, forests, inland and coastal preserves is an essential line of defense,!
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…that innovation can lower cost & improve safety &!health in buildings & infrastructure...!
…and create jobs & new economic opportunities!through public / private partnerships.!
PHOTO: New York Magazine How To Live with The Sea
What is the missing piece?!
PHOTO: Donald Watson United Nations World Habitat Day 2013
Our share actions can join to address climate change,!the defining challenge of our époque !
? LOCAL INITIATIVES? INTERNATIONAL COMPACTS?
LARGE-SCALE DEVELOPMENT? BREAKTHROUGH INNOVATIONS?
RESILIENT COMMUNITIES? ALL OF THE ABOVE & more?
ONE PLAN Coordinate NHMPs, CAPs, LEMPs with PoCDs /Growth
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT Integrate regional watershed/ecosystem infrastructure
DESIGN INNOVATION Engage building industry in rapid adoption HP design
RESILIENT COMMUNITIES Lead in rebuilding strong, healthy, prosperous communities
What can I do?• BE INFORMED indivudual and group study• CREATE YOUR PLAN Start on steps, easy to hard• SHARE the lessons with family, friends, co-workers• • YOUR IDEAS HERE
What can we do?• JOIN community dialogues and plans• SUPPORT organizational/community initiatives• PRESERVE, PROTECT, PROMOTE health, safety and well-being in businesses and communities. • • OUR IDEAS HERE
FINAL EXAM
Learn what others are doingwith resources that you can use
www.TheOarsList.comOrganizations Addressing Resilience & Sustainability
Donald Watson, FAIA!