Join CDLS Fellows and community leaders for a conversation on how communities and institutions can respond to the growing challenges posed by climate-driven disasters. As extreme events become more frequent and costly, many regions are facing increasing pressure on insurance systems, infrastructure, and long-term recovery efforts.
This discussion will explore how different communities are navigating these challenges, with a focus on regional issues affecting Los Angeles, such as wildfires and water access, while drawing comparisons to hurricane-related risks facing communities in the Southeastern United States.
The panel will feature Essence Tornabee, a Biological Sciences PhD student at the University of South Carolina; Olivia Zhang, a Geography & Data Science student at the University of Florida; Catherine Banach, an Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences PhD student and Eugene V. Cota-Robles Fellow at UCLA; and Sam Lopez, Policy Coordinator for the San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians. Together, they will share perspectives on community advocacy, resilience planning, and the role of local knowledge in shaping responses to climate-related disasters.
This virtual program is open to all and is hosted by the Center for Developing Leadership in Science (CDLS) at UCLA, the nation’s first university center focused on fairness and science for all in environmental science, led by Dr. Aradhna Tripati.
Registration to this event includes access to a 45-minute moderated panel discussion, followed by 15 minutes of open Q&A.
