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The missing pieceWhat is missing in the climate action puzzle?

Donald Watson, FAIA!

We see severe weather and climate change felt everywhere, affecting every one.!

Leyte, The Philippines AFP PHOTO/Noel Celis

We witness heroic response and the human capacity for resilience in worldwide recovery efforts.!

PHOTO: Trauma Counseling Brisbane

We see impacts of natural disasters on communities, families, including the unborn. !

We know… !that the ability to act on climate, natural disaster, public health & safety is the true measure of community resilience.!

PHOTO: Community-Based Climate Action Plan Oakland CA

…that to protect & enhance our wetlands, forests, inland and coastal preserves is an essential line of defense,!

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…that innovation can lower cost & improve safety &!health in buildings & infrastructure...!

…and create jobs & new economic opportunities!through public / private partnerships.!

PHOTO: New York Magazine How To Live with The Sea

What is the missing piece?!

PHOTO: Donald Watson United Nations World Habitat Day 2013

Our share actions can join to address climate change,!the defining challenge of our époque !

? LOCAL INITIATIVES? INTERNATIONAL COMPACTS?

LARGE-SCALE DEVELOPMENT? BREAKTHROUGH INNOVATIONS?

RESILIENT COMMUNITIES? ALL OF THE ABOVE & more?

ONE PLAN Coordinate NHMPs, CAPs, LEMPs with PoCDs /Growth

WATERSHED MANAGEMENT Integrate regional watershed/ecosystem infrastructure

DESIGN INNOVATION Engage building industry in rapid adoption HP design

RESILIENT COMMUNITIES Lead in rebuilding strong, healthy, prosperous communities

What can I do?• BE INFORMED indivudual and group study•  CREATE YOUR PLAN Start on steps, easy to hard•  SHARE the lessons with family, friends, co-workers•  •  YOUR IDEAS HERE

What can we do?• JOIN community dialogues and plans•  SUPPORT organizational/community initiatives•  PRESERVE, PROTECT, PROMOTE health, safety and well-being in businesses and communities. •  •  OUR IDEAS HERE

FINAL EXAM

Learn what others are doingwith resources that you can use

www.TheOarsList.comOrganizations Addressing Resilience & Sustainability

Donald Watson, FAIA!