Event Kick-off and Setting the Scene

Mr. Pablo Vieira, Ph.D. and Mr. Robert Bradley

Panel Discussion: Finding and Funding Equitable Community Solutions - An Orlando, Florida Case Study

Orlando is one of the worlds’ most-visited cities, primarily driven by tourism, events, and convention traffic. With more than 75 million tourists visiting a year and leading the nation in population growth, the Orlando community is committed to sustainability. The city is dedicated to transforming into one of the most environmentally friendly, economically, and socially vibrant communities in the nation. From science, technology, and biomedical research to digital media and advanced manufacturing work, various industries underscore the environmental and economic impact. This includes the $19 billion of capital and operating expenditures between now and 2040 that will be invested into the city to drive the pursuit of clean, efficient energy consumption and green building design. The panel discussion brings together the academic, non-profit, and government leaders to explore green funding, environmental juice, and restructuring of resource-based industries and build climate resilience.

Welcome Remarks: Ms. Nicole Wilson

Moderator: Clayton Louis Ferrara

Panelists:

Mr. James Bacchus

Ms. Margaret R. Stewart, Esq., MPA., LL.M.

Ms. Brittany Sellers, Ph.D.

Interactive Dialogue & Deliberation in Breakout Sessions

The breakout sessions are a critical dimension to meet the alumni activity goals. Breakout sessions will enable you to further engage in detailed discussion and exchange ideas.

You will be able to select your breakout group during the session. Please understand that we may have to rearrange groups to balance numbers and expertise across the breakout groups.

Event Kick-off and Setting the Scene

Mr. Pablo Vieira, Ph.D. and Mr. Robert Bradley

Panel Discussion: Rescuing and Restoring Nature – Mitigating Natural Disasters While Building Climate Resilience – A Greater Sacramento and San Francisco Bay Area Regions Case Study

Northern California is a geographic and cultural region that generally comprises the northern portion of the U.S. state of California. Spanning the state’s northernmost 48 counties, its main population centers include the San Francisco Bay Area, the Greater Sacramento area, and the Metropolitan Fresno area. California is prone to various disasters, most notably those from excessive rain (flooding and other storm damage), fires, and earthquakes. The most common types of disasters include flooding and fires. For example, from 1950‑2017, the Governor made 309 State of Emergency declarations—Forty percent of which were related to floods and 30 percent related to fires. Major earthquakes have occurred less frequently than flooding and fires—representing about 7 percent of state emergency declarations. However, when they do occur, earthquakes can be some of the most destructive types of disasters. This panel will explore the environmental impacts of climate change and how state and regional agencies, educational institutions, and organizations manage and mitigate the devastation and challenges related to increased natural disasters (wildfires, mudslides, droughts, etc.).

Panelists:

Mr. Alberto Ayala, Ph.D.

Ms. Sandra Hamlat

Mr. Robert Kayen, Ph.D.

Interactive Dialogue & Deliberation in Breakout Sessions

The breakout sessions are a critical dimension to meet the alumni activity goals. Breakout sessions will enable you to further engage in detailed discussion and exchange ideas.

You will be able to select your breakout group during the session. Please understand that we may have to rearrange groups to balance numbers and expertise across the breakout groups.