On “America Adapts: The Climate Change Podcast”, host Doug Parsons traveled to the 2023 San Diego Climate Summit, our one-day event that convened 200+ attendees in late September at the San Diego Natural History Museum for the topic of transformational climate adaptation. As the year comes to a close, we invite you to spend some time listening to the stories of community-centered approaches, resilience, and relationship building from the Climate Science Alliance team and Summit speakers and participants.
On the latest episode of “America Adapts: The Climate Change Podcast”, host Doug Parsons traveled to the 2023 San Diego Climate Summit, a one-day event held by the Climate Science Alliance that convened over 200 attendees in late September at the San Diego Natural History Museum for the topic of transformational climate adaptation. As the year comes to a close, we invite you to spend some time listening to the stories of community-centered approaches, resilience, and relationship building from the Alliance team and Summit speakers and participants.
On this podcast, you’ll hear from:
Dr. Amber Pairis - Founder and Lead Advisor of the Climate Science Alliance
Paula Ezcurra - Operations and Grants Manager, Climate Science Alliance
Ana Gloria (Martha) Rodriguez - Tipey Joa Native Warriors and Climate Science Alliance Technical Advisor, Binational Working Group.
Nikki Cooley - Co-manager for the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals’ Tribal Climate Change Program. Climate Science Alliance Advisor.
Laura Engeman - Coastal Climate Resilience Specialist at California Sea Grant. Climate Science Alliance Advisor.
Amy Larson - Grants Program Director at the California Wildlife Foundation, fiscal sponsor of the Climate Science Alliance.
Angela Mooney D’Arcy - founder and Executive Director of the Sacred Places Institute for Indigenous Peoples
Richelle Ellis - Artist, Curator, Analog Astronaut connecting Art + Science
Dr. Megan Jennings - Conservation ecologist and Co-Director of San Diego State's Institute for Ecological Monitoring and Management. Climate Science Alliance Advisor.
Althea Walker - Co-Director and Community Resilience Lead for the Climate Science Alliance
Episode description:
In episode 196 of America Adapts, we partnered with the Climate Science Alliance to cover their Climate Summit at the San Diego Natural History Museum. Experts, speakers and participants from the Summit are highlighted in this episode. We kick things off with Dr. Amber Pairis of the Alliance setting the stage for the Alliance’s approach to transformational adaptation, emphasizing community-centered approaches, resilience, and relationship building. Multiple tribal voices share the importance of indigenous approaches to climate adaptation. The summit was a rousing event with many diverse voices sharing their perspectives on transformational adaptation. You’ll also hear how art and culture play a critical role in how society is going to adapt to the impacts of climate change. Looking ahead, the Alliance aspires to build on their momentum, encouraging others to adopt their transformational adaptation model and fostering partnerships. The episode highlights the power of collective action and offers insights for organizations on a similar adaptation journey.
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Many thanks to Doug Parsons of America Adapts, and to all of the speakers who took time to share their perspectives and stories on climate adaptation.