Knowledge Exchange for Resilience at ASU

We’re excited to share that the Arizona Board of Regents has honored KER’s work on tenant cooling protections as one of Arizona State University’s top five achievements for 2024. This milestone is the result of over five years of dedicated research, and collaboration involving KER and our incredible stakeholders. Extreme heat is a serious public health issue in Arizona, especially for residents of mobile homes who face unique challenges in accessing cooling options. Thanks to the data and advocacy driven by KER and our partners, a new law now ensures that tenants have the right to install air conditioning and other cooling measures, preventing landlords from denying these critical resources. This success showcases the power of research and community partnerships. We’re grateful for everyone who contributed to this important outcome and look forward to continuing our work to make Arizona safer and more resilient. #HeatResilience #PublicHealth #Arizona Read the full ABOR Report at https://lnkd.in/gnagqWrZ Read more about this story in the KER Annual Report at https://lnkd.in/gUQn95Ck

Congratulations to the 2024 Resilience Prize Recipients, Valle del Sol. Their Hispanic Leadership Institute was honored at the Celebration for Resilience Gala. https://lnkd.in/g9tH49f4

Extreme heat is the leading weather-related killer, and while the risks are escalating, scalable solutions are still in development. This session during our Risk and Resilience Symposium brings together top experts who have crafted innovative policy ideas to combat this critical challenge. Our esteemed panelists include: Nate Matthews-Trigg, MPH, NMCEM, CEM: Associate Director for Climate and Disaster Resilience, Americares Margaret Morrissey-Basler, PhD: Assistant Professor of Health Sciences, Providence College Julie Robinson: Program Officer, Climate & Environmental Health Justice, PIMA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Arnab Ghosh: Assistant Professor of Medicine, Cornell University Moderated by Grace Wickerson, Health Equity Policy Manager, Federation of American Scientists See the full agenda at https://lnkd.in/gqx2pJQd

Effective leadership is more crucial than ever as disasters become more complex due to interdependencies, multidimensional vulnerabilities, and an evolving risk environment. Join us for the Celebration for Resilience Symposium and Gala on September 19th at the Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU for an insightful panel discussion on how state and tribal partnerships can bridge the gap between local realities and national objectives in the twin goals of risk reduction and resilience building. Panelists: Ericka Huston, Assistant Director Preparedness, Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (AZDEMA) Jason Steinmetz, Director, Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Bureau of Indian Affairs Papaefthimiou Jonna, Chief Resilience Officer, Office of the Governor, Oregon Moderated by: Sarah Bassett, Professor of Practice, Emergency Management & Homeland Security, ASU School of Public Affairs See the full agenda at https://lnkd.in/gqx2pJQd

Join us at the Risk and Resilience Symposium 2024 - part of the Celebration for Resilience on September 19th at the Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU. Delve into the critical intersection of science and society with Flash Talks on "Risk and Resilience: Connecting Science and Society through the Global Futures Laboratory." This session will showcase innovative strategies to manage risk and promote resilience, particularly in the face of global environmental changes. Our distinguished speakers for our first flash talk session include: David Guston, Associate Vice Provost for Discovery, Engagement and Outcomes and Professor, ASU Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory Nicholas Weller, Research Assistant Professor, School for the Future of Innovation in Society at ASU Kathryn Lambrecht, Assistant Professor, School of Applied Professional Studies, ASU Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory, ASU Moderated by Margaret Hinrichs, Assistant Research Professor, School of Complex Adaptive Systems, ASU. ?? Explore the full agenda https://lnkd.in/gqx2pJQd #Resilience2024 #RiskAndResilience #GlobalFutures #Sustainability #ScienceAndSociety

The Celebration for Resilience Symposium and Gala is just under a month away! We've got a fantastic roster of speakers for our Risk and Resilience themed flash talks and panel discussions, including Nicholas A. Shufro from FEMA! Check out the full agenda at

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Heather McGhee's bestselling book, The Sum of Us, highlights the cost of inequality. Hear her speak at the 2024 Celebration for Resilience

"There is a disconnect between the people in power, whether it’s in business or government, and the people who are impacted by the decisions that they make." See Heather McGhee at the 2024 Celebration for Resilience Gala.

Information ?? Excited to announce our partnership with the Federation of American Scientists @scientistsorg for the Celebration for Resilience! FAS has been advocating for evidence-based policy since 1945. Join us September 19th for the Symposium and Gala!