Climate Change Resilience

In this episode of the Climate Emergency Forum, host Herb Simmens and panelists Regina Valdez, Paul Beckwith, and Peter Carter explore the critical topic of Climate Change Resilience. The discussion covers various aspects of resilience, including personal, community, and global perspectives, as well as the challenges faced in adapting to a rapidly changing climate.
This video was recorded on January 29nd, 2025, and published on February 7th, 2025, and represents the opinions of the discussion participants.
Regina Valdez shares her experiences pursuing a master's degree in sustainability management and emphasizes the importance of taking action, even in small ways, to combat climate change. Paul Beckwith outlines six key steps for developing climate resilience, including awareness-raising, risk assessment, and resource mobilization. Peter Carter stresses the need to combine mitigation, adaptation, and resilience efforts, highlighting the importance of peace and upgraded public services in building resilience.
The panelists also delve into the concept of inner resilience and the significance of maintaining human connections in an increasingly digital world. They discuss the challenges posed by current political and social trends, emphasizing the vital role of community in fostering resilience and preserving democracy. The conversation concludes with a call for increased investment in public services and disaster preparedness to better respond to climate-related emergencies.
Links:
Climate Action Pathway: Resilience (pdf)
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The Looming Threat of Climate Tipping Points (CEF Video)
• The Looming Threat of ...
Climate-Driven Inflation (CEF Video)
• Climate-Driven Inflation
Adaptation Opportunities (CEF Video)
• Adaptation Opportunities
2025 Doomsday Clock Statement
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The Anti-Social Century
www.theatlanti...
Regular Panelists:
Dr. Peter Carter - MD, Expert IPCC Reviewer and the director of the Climate Emergency Institute
Paul Beckwith - Climate Systems Scientist. Professor at the University of Ottawa's Paleoclimatology Laboratory as well as at Carleton University
Herb Simmens - Author, Co-founder of the Healthy Planet Action Coalition (HPAC), Climate Emergency Board Member and former college instructor.
Regina Valdez - Climate Reality Leader and Mentor, GreenFaith Fellow and LEED Green Associate
Video Production:
Charles Gregoire - Electrical Engineer, Webmaster and IT prime for FacingFuture.Earth & the Climate Emergency Forum; Climate Reality Leader
Heidi Brault - Video production and website assistant, Organizer and convener, Metadata technician, COP26 team lead for FacingFuture.Earth and the Climate Emergency Forum; BA (Psychology); Climate Reality Leader
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[@thomaszack3573]

Glad to see Regina back!

[@LizWatkinson-e3l]

missed you regina

[@richdiana3663]

Resilience means not destroying the biosphere.

[@CorrieCorrie-r1l]

Agreed! Inner resilience is the foundation. Rushing to the “doing” and neglecting the “being” is what got us here. What’s cool is, the lifestyle for inner resiliency is inherently earth-aligned. Kinda just takes care of all the “what to do” on its own.

[@ClimateEmergencyForum]

We agree! It's about finding that balance.

[@alanjacobson5850]

Happy to see Regina back!😍

[@albert2395]

I just find that I am happier around nature, and gardening than people. I think there are too many negative, toxic people in society!

[@johngray1439]

Fear is a stronger motivator than hope.

[@juliebarks3195]

Last year I shared on a climate change site on KZbin that I was sick and tired of being afraid. I got dog piled on by the site owner and another commenter. But if we can't share how we feel about all we have come to learn about our predicament where can we go. I am afraid for my children and grandchildren. We are all in this together and sometimes we must say how we feel.

[@marydinneen1382]

You all are so very important to your viewers. Thank you so much!!

[@ClimateEmergencyForum]

Thank you for watching.

[@MyKharli]

Yes but its a little bubble that no one listens too , 15k subs , 1000 views after 8 hours , that should be the world leaders list at the very least and i bet theres not one watching or aware . Like some of the `vegan ` groups i visit , tiny circles of reason that no one cares about .

[@GregoryJWalters]

Hurray Regina! Great to see you back❤

[@ClimateEmergencyForum]

We're glad to have her back as well!

[@albert2395]

Good to see Regina again. As I thought she had been abducted by aliens.😊

[@lancechapman3070]

Soft solutions 😊 A long walk, preparing food, physical pleasure, emotional support. Thank you for the reminder, Regina!

[@ClimateEmergencyForum]

We appreciate your insights!

[@alexandrabryden6143]

The best thing any country could do for their populations, is to offer first aid courses, fire awareness and safety. An understanding of our climate systems, to enable people to be more resilient in differing futures/situations.

[@granadakimj]

About the fires in LA, it's not about what started the fire! But it's all about what happens, when the fires is going...

[@pismopleasure]

Regina hits it on the head. Greed and the desire for power drives our destruction. That means we need to change who we are, not just what we do. Unfortunately endemic hubris prevents us from even considering that, which means our own extinction will soon be here.

[@stigsrnning6459]

The largest problem is dwindling of areas fit for receiving water, vapor and energies (heat), like lawns (on grass lands fit for cows, golf courts...) that now use culture types of grass growing tight to stop other plants (with long roots, like dandlelion) to grow and make soil wet & porous to level the heat. Then less water + heat get deep into ground. Also manmade structures like buildings, roads... have increased very much since the oil crises in the 70's, to stop warm fluids to go deep (that means cooler underground several places and more heat deep at less used places, like at foot of mountains were earthquakes or volcanos may erupt). All in all we get an earth with less living areas to receive and level heat - meaning increased global temperature and extremes. By excavating channels leftover materials could be deposited along the channels to make hills. Both on land and seafloor. Then we increase the areas to receive fluids + heat on our planet. By this we make the earth less dense, but we increase the areas to level temperatures. By covering buildings with living plants + soil we also increase the areas to level temperatures. Hart Hagan on YT suggests to have many more living organisms in/on soils/land, in air and water - that would accellerate the leveling. I hope this not much thought of topic will be better understood and not ignored among climate scientists in the future.

[@peterhamilton8430]

im sorry .... but you guys are barking mad.... in what word are you living ??? there is absolutety no way we can stop the ride . Nor can we ignore the elephant in the room, GDP. What government in the developed world is going to stay in elected office if they acted on the reality ? Certinally not my aussie home coountry, we are completey deluded here :(. Have been living afloat for a few years (sailing) and all i see is CO2 clouds as people contunue to ignore the calls to: Change Adapt prepare Always great information and conversation, however you have to accept the reality of our collective situation. Saving people on mass is now a woke concept in my opinion ... have to accept we have fucked up in evey way posible. sorry... just feeling so helpless for us all.

[@lacusrengoku5087]

I hate to say that.... but I agree with your words. We have already past the point of no return. The current administration of the US is not only undoing all the efforts in climate mitigation but also pushing the climate crisis far beyond any predicted outcome. It is beyond hope now. Yes, it is too much of a romantic fever dream to save most people on the planet. It is just delaying their suffering. Perhaps a more realistic thing to do for them is to offer hospice and listen to their last prayers. I really appreciate this Climate Emergency Forum and their dedication and good will, but I have to admit I'm getting fatigue from the repeated pattern of frustration.... even though it is the reality.

[@albert2395]

Rather like the Duke of Wellington! Who said, " The more he sees of people, the better he likes his dogs!".😂😅😊

[@juliebarks3195]

The more I see of people the more I despair.😵‍💫😱👽

[@TennesseeJed]

Regina is back!

[@fazerianducati]

Knowledge is knowledge. Action is power.

[@johnkintree763]

This forum talks and talks, but not about changing the structure of power.

[@Lyra0966]

@johnkintree763 Well that's a WHOLE other question! A critical one, but far from easy to answer. We'll only manage even to simply mitigate the worst of what's coming if we dismantle capitalism. But how on earth we do that, is beyond me. You know the usual saying: people find it easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism.

[@johnkintree763]

I care less about public versus private ownership of resources than that the resources are managed according to principles approved through a global referendum.

[@LivingNow678]

the message came around the 1975 by Freddie McCoy dit Ahmed Sofi Now ? It remains his music 🎵🎶

[@durbanman647]

Paul's words resonate with me as I see the impact of the antisocial century on the mental health of the young people I see in my job as a mental health social worker. It makes me sad that of the ways humanity can go in, that is, mitigation, adaptation, and suffering, it seems that the current time humanity is choosing suffering and has no interest to change course. We are born as loving beings, not as what we have become.

[@jenfisher-bradley2623]

I feel very strongly that our only option is deep adaptation as we die off as a species. The loss of the aerosols due to the implemented changes in bunker fuels by container ships that have led to higher ocean temperatures proves that we are in much bigger trouble than we may think. It's time to bite the bullet, admit the horrific truth and plan for it. There is only terrible suffering ahead.

[@BulgariaAnimalProtection]

Missed you Regina but sounds like you have been extremely productive.

[@teethompson7756]

Welcome back Regina 😊

[@albert2395]

I think Peter Carter looks very similar to Robert E. Lee. Just a bit thinner faced. That's the sort of person you need to lead your army to world climate dominance!

[@glps6167]

Clean up the bed of a rivulet, remove trash from a forest, patrol a stretch of coastline, collect trash, return nature spoilt by humans into one fitting habitat requirements, there is so much which can be done actively.

[@ClimateEmergencyForum]

We appreciate your passion for restoration!

[@BLUESKY10X]

WELCOME BACK , REGINA

[@TTTzzzz]

Hope and despair are twins.

[@hooplawithbilliesue8143]

Thanks

[@ClimateEmergencyForum]

You're welcome

[@glps6167]

I had hoped this would be about helping nature to become more resilient; instead much is about how do help humans cope with a changing climate.

[@snowjoe43]

Nice to see you back Regina ! Count me out as a viewer. I will not watch your show when you play politics !!!!

[@LivinOnSpokes]

I’m sorry - it’s so hard to watch this. Sue fossil fuel industry for forest fires? Way to make yourself look like a clown from the start.

[@lancechapman3070]

A just peace for all seems as elusive as a rational response to climate change 😢

[@DaleLanan]

Necessity demands devaluing world money in unity to give Earth standing at law for her biosphere and heat balance.

[@fazerianducati]

Food production is declining globally.

[@fazerianducati]

Unfortunately, maintaining hope in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary is delusion. Acceptance helps.

[@seandalton2580]

Hopium here too now, huh? Things are happening so fast there won't be time or resources to do much of anything but hold on. And even if you could adapt to these early waves of disaster it only going to keep getting worse and worse and worse. No human plan will be able to keep up. I would advocate for considering giving up and just enjoy what small things we can while we can. Personally I am making plans to bail if things get to a certain point of suffering occurs. Its already getting difficult for me to witness the current suffering. I had three children knock on my door this week asking if i had any money for food? Anyway, Paul may have a thousand videos but who has actually sat through them?

[@ClimateEmergencyForum]

This comment reflects a sense of despair and hopelessness about climate change and its impacts. While it's understandable to feel overwhelmed, it's important to address these concerns with accurate information and a balanced perspective: ## The Pace of Climate Change It's true that climate change impacts are accelerating, but this doesn't mean we're powerless to act. Many solutions are already being implemented worldwide, and there's still time to mitigate the worst effects if we take decisive action now. ## Adaptation and Mitigation Contrary to the commenter's belief, there are numerous ongoing efforts to adapt to climate change impacts and mitigate future risks. These include: - Developing resilient infrastructure - Implementing sustainable urban planning - Advancing renewable energy technologies - Improving agricultural practices While challenges remain, many of these efforts are showing promising results. ## The Value of Hope and Action Giving up is not a constructive approach. Even small actions can make a difference when multiplied across communities and nations. Engaging in climate action can also provide a sense of purpose and community, which can be beneficial for mental health in the face of eco-anxiety. ## Addressing Current Suffering The commenter's experience with children asking for food highlights the importance of addressing current social issues alongside climate change. Climate action and social justice are often interconnected, and many climate solutions also aim to improve overall quality of life and reduce inequality. ## Engaging with Information Regarding Paul's videos, while not everyone may watch all of them, they serve as a valuable resource for those seeking to understand climate issues. The availability of such information is crucial for public awareness and informed decision-making. ## Conclusion While the challenges of climate change are significant, there are reasons for cautious optimism. Continued research, technological advancements, policy changes, and individual actions all contribute to addressing this global issue. It's important to stay informed, engaged, and to support both local and global efforts to combat climate change and its impacts.

[@josephtpg2205]

In the same areas now you can have floods. Extreme heat. Extreme cold. Drought. The weather is going to and fro like a drunken MAN. Not to mention wind, and Hail.>*>@

[@dummyaccount.k]

So what i hear is anarchist food forests instead of state carbon faucet agriculture. The pro side is that technically you need no money for that, planting fruit tree cuttings is completely free

[@danielfaben5838]

Human pressures on the general environment are the cause of the projections of failure of the ecosystem. Are humans going to turn the corner and reduce then eliminate the causes? If not, humans will be reduced then eliminated. Will we do the self reducing voluntarily? Who will be first in line? Or will it be chaos, war, famine etc.?

[@DCGreenZone]

Diving for gold at Mar a Lago will be a profitable business for the denier in chief.

[@larry785]

Look up Kurazukuri fireproof house

[@robertcurtin-de7sr]

WASF!!!!!

[@joeyhandles]

It is becoming unethical to not utilize ai

[@spacemonkey-yj7ss]

I told you. our salvation will be coming from the heavens.

[@user-wp8yx]

Regina is back!