2014 Summer Series
- Thursday August 14-
Global Classroom: Building Resilient Cities -
Economics of Resiliency
Resilient Cities:
The Economics of Resiliency - is it Affordable?
We invite you to join us for a summer evening series presented by the World Resources SimCenter in partnership with the World Affairs Council, United Nations Association, The Equinox Center and the SDSU Geography Department.
Week 8 - 7/31
Building Resilient Cities - Designing Resilient Waste Systems
Resilient political action will not be taken unless it is economically feasible. San Diegans are surrounded by capitalist economies at regional, state, and national levels; as a result, policymakers need positive financial projections from economists before administering new legislation. Renewable energy transitions will require upfront capital investments, but extensive research demonstrates the affordability of renewable options as their technologies continue to be developed and improved. This presentation aims to educate San Diego about the financial opportunities that resilient policies pose for our region.
We invite you to bring your expertise and add your content during the Q & A . . . We learn better, together.
With Subject Matter Expert - TBD
What in the world is going on?
How do we solve the big global challenges facing our world?
Resiliency is about cities adapting to the change that is occurring in our climate and preparing against future catastrophic events.
- How do we prepare for more flooding and increasing drought and wildfires?
- How do we prepare for sea level rise and spreading infectious disease?
- Will we see climate refugees and food shortages?
Schedule of Presentations -
6:00 pm-8:00 pm Thursdays
Date:Thursday
TopicsJune 12 - View
How Global Climate Trends Affect Local Communities
June 19 - View
Sustainability and Resiliency = Mitigate + Adaption
June 26 - View
Geography and Demographics: Where are our Risks?
July 3 - View
Building Resilient Water Systems
July 10 - View
Building Resilient Energy Systems
July 17
Building Resilient Transportation and Transit
July 24
Planning Resilient Agriculture and Food Systems
July 31
Designing Resilient Waste Systems
August 7
Planning for Public Health Stresses
August 14
The Economics of Resiliency. Is it Affordable?
August 21
Resilient Polices and Regulations: Getting Rules Right
August 28
Resilient San Diego and a Platform for other Cities
Join us for one or multiple sessions.
Event Sponsor
Event Partners
Event Hosted by
World Resource Simulation Center is a project of:Global Energy Network Institute -GENI: (619) 234-1088
Free Event
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Suggested Donation
$10
When
Every Thursday at 6:00 pm
June 12th - August 28th.
Where
1088 3rd Avenue San Diego CA 92101
Phone: (619) 234-1088
What
Another piece of the puzzle. How we build a city of the future that addresses our climate challenges.
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