Webinar Series on Sustainable Healthy Futures: Extreme Heat in our Communities

A collaborative research team from The Bloustein School at Rutgers University and Florida State University have launched a three-part webinar series exploring the intersection of community-led climate adaptation efforts and health equity. This series is bringing together practitioners and community leaders to share their experiences and insights on building resilient communities that prioritize health and equity in the face of climate change. Each session will focus on a different aspect of climate adaptation, highlighting real-world examples and strategies from those working directly in their communities

PART 1: EXTREME HEAT

As extreme heat events become more frequent and severe, vulnerable communities are disproportionately affected, facing heightened health risks and limited resources for adaptation. This webinar will focus on community-led efforts to address extreme heat and promote health equity. You will hear from local leaders and activists developing and implementing heat resilience strategies tailored to their community's unique needs.

PARTICIPANTS:

Eva Olivas, Executive Director of Phoenix Revitalization Corporation
Baltazar Hernandez, Program Manager at The Nature Conservancy
Candace Jordan, Climate Change Adaptation Lead for the City of Melbourne
Emma Bacon, Founder and Executive Director of Sweltering Cities