Climate, Housing and Health: How to build inclusive and equitable urban resilience
| Wednesday, December 6, 2023 |
| 13:30 - 14:30 |
Theme
Cities and Urbanisation
Details
Cities beckon with promises of progress and prosperity. Yet, they grapple with a growing roster of challenges—climate disasters, socio-economic disparities, and health crises—amidst unprecedented environmental shifts. Marginalized communities bear the brunt of these challenges. Urban resilience stands as our beacon, equipping cities to withstand shocks and adapt to chronic stresses, shaping proactive, inclusive communities. At its core, a dynamic nexus converges: climate, housing, and health. Climate change intensifies extreme events, while housing quality and equity influence health outcomes. This session explores innovative solutions, guiding us toward cities that are resilient, equitable, and primed for a promising future.
Hosted by:
Yale University
Mahila Housing Trust
Build Change
Speaker
Susan Aitken
Leader of
Glasgow City Council
Bijal Brahbhatt
Director
Mahila Housing Trust
Juan Caballero
Chief of Programs
Build Change
Folayinka Dania
Chief Resilience Officer
Lagos State Resilience Office.
Jeanette Ickovics
Samuel and Liselotte Herman Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Yale School of Public Health.
Emanuel Normant
Vice President for Sustainable Development
Saint-Gobain
Lauren Sorkin
Executive Director
Resilient Cities Network
Nicera Wanjiru
Muungano wa Wanavijiji
Kenyan slum dwellers federation
