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Doug Parsons interviews leaders in climate adaptation at the National Adaptation Forum, exploring innovative efforts and collaboration in the field.

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…

People in this episode

Host: Doug Parsons

Guests: Shaun Martin, Olga Loginova, Clara Kitongo, Elliot Arthur-Worsop, Katie Basile, Juliano Calil, Leanne Spaulding, Silvia Duque Añez, Dr. Rachit Sharma

Topics covered

• climate adaptation
• public health
• urban forestry
• climate communications
• Indigenous engagement
• adaptation finance
• storytelling

Keywords

• climate adaptation
• National Adaptation Forum
• public health
• urban forestry
• climate communications
• Indigenous engagement
• adaptation finance
• storytelling

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WWF

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