Jeff is an Associate Professor of Local-scale Climate Change Adaptation/ Resilience, in the School of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Alberta, where he serves as Director of the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Lab. Jeff is a registered professional planner.

Nicole is a PhD candidate, Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta; her research explores local-scale climate impacts and adaptations, with a focus on policy/ action implementation.

Mahed is a postdoctoral research associate (Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, Canada). His research focuses on community resilience, disaster risk reduction, and climate change adaptation.

Sarah is a PhD candidate, Dept. of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta; her research focuses on barriers to achieving equitable and effective policy for adaptation and resilience to climate change.

Nina is a social researcher with the Climate Futures Research Group, University of Tasmania, Australia. Nina is an experienced climate policy professional with a keen interest in climate adaptation governance at the sub-national level.

Desiree is a PhD candidate, School of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Alberta. Her research explores how climate change influences health outcomes in Canadian cities, with specific focus on the role of adaptation and planning to support community resilience. She is a registered nurse, with experience in urban trauma medicine.

Rebeca is an environmental political scientist and PhD candidate in Environmental Policy at Imperial College London. Her research explores how mangroves support climate adaptation in Freetown’s informal settlements, integrating local knowledge, geospatial applications, and climate data to bridge science, policy, and society in addressing climate resilience challenges.

Alexei Trundle is Associate Director (International) of the Melbourne Centre for Cities and a Melbourne Postdoctoral Fellow. His current research focuses on the way cities are contributing to the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as well as urban climate resilience and adaptation planning in Pacific Small Island Developing States.

Dave is an internationally recognised expert on urban social-ecological systems and biodiversity conservation. He is Director of Future in Nature, building a better world for all species; to include the perspectives of local communities, first nations peoples, and threatened species in decision making.

Moderator: Jeff Birchall is an Associate Professor of Local-scale Climate Change Adaptation/ Resilience, in the School of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Alberta, where he serves as Director of the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Lab. Jeff is a registered professional planner. Presenters: Nicole Bonnett is a PhD candidate, Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta; her research explores local-scale climate impacts and adaptations, with a focus on policy/ action implementation. Desiree Rose is a PhD candidate, School of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Alberta. Her research explores how climate change influences health outcomes in Canadian cities, with specific focus on the role of adaptation and planning to support community resilience. She is a registered nurse, with experience in urban trauma medicine. Sarah Kehler is a PhD candidate, Dept. of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta; her research focuses on barriers to achieving equitable and effective policy for adaptation and resilience to climate change. Nina Rogers is a social researcher with the Climate Futures Research Group, University of Tasmania, Australia. Nina is an experienced climate policy professional with a keen interest in climate adaptation governance at the sub-national level. Mahed Choudhury is a postdoctoral research associate (Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, Canada). His research focuses on community resilience, disaster risk reduction, and climate change adaptation.