Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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)
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/resource/ExecSumm_Resilience_0.pdf
- The Looming Threat of Climate Tipping Points (CEF Video)
youtu.be/d3dyPE2fbGQ?si=EN2ZUsYoODUN_uy_
- Climate-Driven Inflation (CEF Video)
youtu.be/rX8wcN66cHo?si=8f7E1j0-So6hCxDH
- Adaptation Opportunities (CEF Video)
youtu.be/51k500k7zFo?si=wnRjnUR3B-lBWx5s
- 2025 Doomsday Clock Statement
thebulletin.org/doomsday-clock/2025-statement
- The Anti-Social Century
theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2025/02/american-loneliness-personality-politics/681091
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
Our Website:
climateemergencyforum.org
Support Our Work:
climateemergencyforum.org/donate.html
Attributions:
Background Music:
- Title: Through the City II
- Author: Crowander
- Source: crowander.com
Image and Video: climateemergencyforum.org/assets/attributions/2025/2025-02-07-climate-change-resilience.html
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)
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/resource/ExecSumm_Resilience_0.pdf
- The Looming Threat of Climate Tipping Points (CEF Video)
youtu.be/d3dyPE2fbGQ?si=EN2ZUsYoODUN_uy_
- Climate-Driven Inflation (CEF Video)
youtu.be/rX8wcN66cHo?si=8f7E1j0-So6hCxDH
- Adaptation Opportunities (CEF Video)
youtu.be/51k500k7zFo?si=wnRjnUR3B-lBWx5s
- 2025 Doomsday Clock Statement
thebulletin.org/doomsday-clock/2025-statement
- The Anti-Social Century
theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2025/02/american-loneliness-personality-politics/681091
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
Our Website:
climateemergencyforum.org
Support Our Work:
climateemergencyforum.org/donate.html
Attributions:
Background Music:
- Title: Through the City II
- Author: Crowander
- Source: crowander.com
Image and Video: climateemergencyforum.org/assets/attributions/2025/2025-02-07-climate-change-resilience.html
