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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.

 

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World Resource Simulation Center is a project of:Global Energy Network Institute -GENI: (619) 234-1088

 

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When

Every Thursday at 6:00 pm

June 12th -  August 28th. 

Where

World Resources SimCenter

1088 3rd Avenue San Diego CA 92101
Phone: (619) 234-1088

 

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What

Another piece of the puzzle. How we build a city of the future that addresses our climate challenges.

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