2024 National League of Cities Summit

Thursday, November 14, 2024
From nature-based solutions to programs that promote health equity, local leaders are stepping up to build a just, thriving and climate-ready future for their residents. At this workshop – part of NLC’s two-session workshop on climate preparedness – you will hear from local leaders about the strategies they are developing and the challenges they face in turning plans into action. Explore opportunities to launch your climate resilience journey with NLC technical assistance programs like Nature Everywhere and Cities for Opportunity. After a panel discussion with municipal leaders, join small group discussions to get your questions answered about these technical assistance opportunities and to exchange ideas with other leaders about ways to create healthier, more resilient communities.

Speakers

Moderator:
Sandra Baer | Brand Ambassador, SmartCitiesWorld

Taishya Adams | Councilmember, City of Boulder, CO
Andrew Chiki | Deputy Service-Safety Director, Office of the Mayor, Athens, OH
Deana Holiday Ingraham | Mayor, City of East Point, GA
Ramona Madhosingh-Hector | Regional Specialized Agent, Urban Sustainability, University of Florida/IFAS Extension Southwest District

Following the panel presentation, Ms. Madhosingh-Hector was joined by NUREC Director, Brad Gaolach, for a world café discussion to further highlight how Extension and land-grant universities are working with cities to increase sustainability and resilience in the face of climate change.