Knowledge to action: a multi-institution, interdisciplinary project aimed at creating more resilient cities in the face of extreme events
US and Latin American cities
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Today's the day! Tune in to the @URExSRN "Resilient Urban Futures" book launch + roundtable this afternoon with our scenarios dream team @zoe_hamstead @e_m_cook @MartaBerbes @timonmcphearson @SustFutures
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Prestigious prize alert: Congrats to @URExSRN Executive Team member @timonmcphearson and others involved in the ENABLE project!
The ENABLE project is winner of this year's @BiodivERsA3 Prize for Excellence and Impact! This is the 2nd time in 5 years the team, led by @sthlmresilience with USL’s @timonmcphearson has won the prestigious prize. Watch this new video to find out more 👉 youtu.be/J-ybFErW8j4
ALT This animated movie presents the results of the ENABLE project “Enabling Green and Blue Infrastructure Potential in Complex Social-Ecological Regions: A System Approach for Assessing Local Solutions”
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Great piece by @FIUCASE highlighting a @URExSRN fellow's research on mangroves and water quality in Miami. Congrats, @Garriga1993!
Why build walls #mangroves will do?
@fiuenvironment Ph.D. student @Garriga1993 says mangroves could help solve an issue Miami continues to grapple with — water quality. #SDG14 #SDG6 news.fiu.edu/2021/ph.d.-stud… @ASUGreen @mangroves @tiffany_troxler @IrelaBague @LOUISAGUIRRE
Students – Don't miss this awesome opportunity to participate in a #NSFfunded international research program!
Deadline extended to Nov. 22 for @natura_project's Resilient Latin America International Research Experience for Students. Paid research opportunities in Guayaquil, #Ecuador for undergrad and grad students. To apply and learn more visit: natura-net.org/rula
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We're looking forward to watching @URExSRN fellow @UrbanEcoMatt's dissertation defense TODAY!
Hard to believe that my dissertation defense is ONE week away! Excited to share what I’ve been working on over the past 5 years. Tune in virtually or in-person on October 21st at 2:00 pm ET 🤓 DM for the Zoom link! @URExSRN @CRESTCAChE @FIUEnvironment #urban #biogeochemistry
An honor to have been featured by @Springer_Shop on #EarthDay2021 !
Our new book provides valuable tools for engaging communities in #resilience strategies based on @URExSRN participatory #scenario workshops in US and Latin American cities: bit.ly/3tIUtAu #coproduction
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Thanks to all workshop participants for their contributions, and to the incredible team of URExers that made this book possible 👏 @zoe_hamstead @timonmcphearson @MartaBerbes @e_m_cook @tmunozerickson @drnitrogen @Yeowon__Kim @LelaniM @SamMarkolf @JasonRSauer @RobertHobbins
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The way we view and approach #infrastructure design must change. @mikhailchester and Brad Allenby provide valuable insight into what we can and should do for a #sustainable and #resilient future of the #builtenvironment in this new @URExSRN book!
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We are thrilled to published the newest volume in #TheRightfulPlaceOfScience series, INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE ANTHROPOCENE by @mikhailchester & Brad Allenby.
Read an exclusive excerpt on the CSPO site!
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New journal alert! npj Urban Sustainability just released its inaugural issue with contributions by the @URExSRN👏 Thomas Elmqvist @timonmcphearson @mikhailchester @Thad_Miller @SamMarkolf @DrNitrogen @UrbanSteward @MargaretGarciaE
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npj Urban Sustainability, a new open access Nature Partner Journal led by @FutureEarthUrb Advisory Committee member Thomas Elmqvist publishes its 1st articles featuring “#Urbanization in the #Anthropocene” Contributions by @timonmcphearson et al. go.nature.com/37EHLK9 #SDG11
Our own @DrNitrogen talking about SETS resilience!
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What does a #sustainable and #resilient @URExSRN city look like in 2080? Check out our urban scenario visions in the @biosphereFuture database! biospherefutures.net
#Baltimore #Hermosillo #Miami #NewYorkCity #Phoenix #Portland #SanJuan #Syracuse #Valdivia
@URExSRN scenarios in @biosphereFuture (Part I):
Baltimore: biospherefutures.net/scenari…
Hermosillo: biospherefutures.net/scenari…
Miami: biospherefutures.net/scenari…
New York City: biospherefutures.net/scenari…
Phoenix: biospherefutures.net/scenari…
Interested in #urbansustainability? Interested in just about anything that @DrNitrogen presents on? Us too! Take a look at this video of a recent @theNASEM webinar where @DrNitrogen discussed #futurevisioning and a #SETS to build #resilience!
More info: nationalacademies.org/event/…
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Listen in tomorrow morning to a series of talks on urban green infrastructure from our partner research network the San Juan ULTRA. Details and link to join the Zoom call are in the flyer below.
Join us tomorrow for the 2nd session of the San Juan ULTRA 10th Annual Science Symposium (930am-12pm AST | 830am-11am ET). The theme is Transforming Cities: the Science and Practice of Urban Green Infrastructure @USFS_IITF #sanjuanultra #climateresilience #PuertoRico
The @URExSRN facilitated the development of future city visions that embody the aspirations from diverse city leaders & professionals to build more #resilient #sustainable & #equitable urban futures. Read & interact with some of these visions here: sustainability.asu.edu/urban… 1/4
We've created a highly visual & interactive set of #StoryMaps that integrate scientific data & maps, stories about the future, innovative strategies, successful case studies, and resources for implementation. Check out the link in this thread to view 2/4.
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A nice piece by @asunews highlighting @RobertHobbins' journey as a UREx Graduate Fellow. Congrats, Robert, on your well-deserved achievement!
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Getting tired of your usual WFH playlist? Consider listening to the new #FutureCitiesPodcast episode on the #stormwater management #infrastructure and the #NewOrleansWaterCollaborative!
Current #stormwater management #infrastructure has been insufficient in addressing the needs of New Orleans. Listen to this month's episode to learn how the New Orleans Water Collaborative is working to make the Big Easy more resilient! #podcast @URExSRN buzzsprout.com/125676/616274…
Check out our first #sciencefiction book! Co-edited by @mikhailchester, 40 experts from around the world share their reflections for #infrastructure at 2100 through a series of short stories, essays, and poems.
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Congratulations to #UREx researcher, Dr. @RobertHobbins on his dissertation defense! 👏
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The 2021 IRES experience deadline has been extended to October 30, 2020! If you've had your eye on this opportunity be sure to submit your application asap!
For more information: sustainability.asu.edu/urban…
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Join us tomorrow (1:15pm EDT) as @joycecoffee leads an interactive session on financial challenges of climate resilience through the Security & Sustainability Forum!
10/14 #webinar How State #Governments Can Help Communities Invest in #Climate #Resilience - #ClimateCrisis #Gov #ClimateChange #ActOnClimate #resilienceatwork #Governance
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