Meet the Adapters: Conversations from the National Adaptation Forum

In episode 254 of America Adapts, host Doug Parsons heads to the National Adaptation Forum to meet some of the people shaping the future of climate adaptation. With help from guest interviewers Shaun Martin of WWF and documentary filmmaker and podcaster Olga Loginova, Doug speaks with leaders working in public health, urban forestry, climate communications, sports, Indigenous engagement, adaptation finance, and immersive storytelling. These short conversations highlight the creativity, innovation, and collaboration driving adaptation efforts today, while also raising an important question: how do we bring even more people, sectors, and ideas into the adaptation movement? If you've ever wanted a behind-the-scenes look at the people and conversations defining the adaptation field, this episode is for you.

Guest Hosts:

Shaun Martin - Vice President Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience, WWF-US

Olga Loginova - Documentary Filmmaker and Podcaster

Experts in this Episode:

• Clara Kitongo - Tree Equity Manager at Tree Pittsburgh (transcript)
• Elliot Arthur-Worsop - Co-Founder, Football For Future (transcript)
• Katie Basile - Coastal Resilience Specialist (transcript)
• Juliano Calil - Founder, Virtual Planet Technologies (transcript)
• Leanne Spaulding - Resilience and Data Lead, , Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC) (transcript)
• Silvia Duque Añez – Sustainability Coordinator City of Fort Lauderdale (transcript)
• Dr. Rachit Sharma - Research Scientist, BIRCHE Lab, University of California, Berkeley; Household Energy Initiative (transcript)
• Jonathan Cook - Blackpoll Consulting (transcript)
• Dr. Lara Hansen - Executive Director, EcoAdapt; Co-Founder and Organizer, National Adaptation Forum (transcript)

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