Environmental Consulting Expert Discusses Climate Vulnerability Assessments in Webinar
Kimley-Horn’s Heidi Rous participated in a webinar hosted by the West Coast Section of Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA), titled “Integrating Climate Vulnerability Assessments in Long-Term Transportation, Land Use, and Infrastructure Planning.” The A&WMA is an international organization with multiple geographic chapters, and their mission is to support engagement and knowledge-sharing on environmental topics.
During the presentation, Heidi discussed the effects of a changing climate and how implementing the key principles of adaptation planning, starting with a systematic Climate Vulnerability Assessment (CVA), can identify climate-related vulnerability risks and prioritize agency efforts to mitigate these risks. Additionally, Heidi provided information on common methods and best practices of performing CVAs and real-world examples of integrating CVAs in the planning process. Through this webinar, viewers can learn more about how CVA integration into long-term planning can help agencies create more resilient systems.
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