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Atlantic Council's Climate Resilience Center @climateresilience.bsky.social · Sep 10

Our latest report breaks down 5 strategic actions that can make local planning to recover from and prepare for climate disasters more sustainable, effective, and resilient. Want to learn more? Read the report now: onebillionresilient.org/resilience-b...

Atlantic Council's Climate Resilience Center @climateresilience.bsky.social · Aug 26

Heading to Climate Week NYC? So are we.

The @copreshub.bsky.social is back in New York for the second year in a row. Our engaging series of events is designed to translate climate priorities into action.

In-person spaces are limited, so register today. 🔗 cop-resilience-hub.org/2025-events/...

Text reads: Monday September 22. 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT. We’re heading to NYC with the Resilience Hub! Meet us at the Triangle Loft on September 22 to explore what is needed to unlock transformative solutions.

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Atlantic Council's Climate Resilience Center @climateresilience.bsky.social · Aug 19

Are you ready for Climate Week NYC?

Join the @copreshub.bsky.social on 22 September for an engaging event on climate resilience.

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Resilience Day at Climate Week NYC – Innovating and Investing For People and Planet

A Resilience Hub Climate Week NYC event at Triangle Loft, 675 Hudson Street, Monday September 23rd, 9:30am–7:00pm EDT

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Atlantic Council's Climate Resilience Center @climateresilience.bsky.social · Aug 14

Today, we are excited to announce our new cohort of senior fellows! These 7 leaders are experts in their fields who actively contribute to our mission and work to make people more resilient to climate change. Learn more about them and our entire cohort of fellows 🔗 lnkd.in/ewju6ukp

Atlantic Council's Climate Resilience Center @climateresilience.bsky.social · Jul 5

In an exclusive interview with CNN Newsroom's Salma Abdelaziz, Eleni Myrivili explains how the city of Athens, Greece is preparing people for extreme heat.
Listen in 📺 onebillionresilient.org/project/chie...

Atlantic Council's Climate Resilience Center @climateresilience.bsky.social · Jun 26

We were on the ground in London where we advanced the conversation on resilience with the Resilience Hub. Hear from senior director Jorge Gastelumendi as he opened a session on climate finance and follow @copreshub.bsky.social for more!

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COP Resilience Hub @copreshub.bsky.social · May 27

#ICYMI

“Resilience is a nice word… but when you start to break it down, it gets complicated.” — Jorge Gastelumendi

Explore our workshop reflection from DC, highlighting Must-Knows—evidence-based insights for real-world action on climate disruption.

🔗 Read: bit.ly/4iNvjJF

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COP Resilience Hub @copreshub.bsky.social · Jun 4

Stay updated on climate resilience actions and events leading up to hashtag#COP30! Sign up for our Resilience Hub newsletter now ⬇️

🔗 Subscribe here: bit.ly/43qVHEW

#RaceToResilience @globalresilience.bsky.social @climateresilience.bsky.social @southsouthnorth.org

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Atlantic Council's Climate Resilience Center @climateresilience.bsky.social · Jun 3

One of the Extreme Heat Resilience Alliance members, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, works to build resilience to extreme heat with initiatives like their #HeatActionDay campaign. 🔗 onebillionresilient.org/project/extr...

Atlantic Council's Climate Resilience Center @climateresilience.bsky.social · Jun 2

💭 Do you know how to recognize the warning signs of heat stroke?

This year's #HeatActionDay can help. The campaign raises awareness and informs actions that make people more resilient to extreme heat. 🌎https://onebillionresilient.org/project/extreme-heat-resilience-alliance/

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COP Resilience Hub @copreshub.bsky.social · May 15

🚐 The Resilience Hub is on the road, and our first stop is LCAW! 🌍

Ready to be part of what’s next?

📍 Secure early access now: bit.ly/43ukdF6

#COPResilienceHub #RacetoResilience #LCAW2025 #ClimateAction #GlobalResilience @climateresilience.bsky.social @globalresilience.bsky.social

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Atlantic Council's Climate Resilience Center @climateresilience.bsky.social · May 19

📣 Today marks the start of the fourth annual #HeatSafety awareness week!

To kick things off, Hana Abdelatty breaks down why awareness is a critical part of heat safety. Join the campaign and learn how we're working to build heat resilience. 🔗 onebillionresilient.org/project/extr...

Atlantic Council's Climate Resilience Center @climateresilience.bsky.social · May 9

This week, over 20 areas across the Philippines were under heat index warnings as heat reached dangerous levels.

❓ But what is the heat index?

Hear from our own Hana Abdelatty to learn about the measures that go into the heat index. bit.ly/3IPnPns

Atlantic Council's Climate Resilience Center @climateresilience.bsky.social · May 7

On the sidelines of annual IMF-World Bank #SpringMeetings, we worked alongside our partners to deliver three high-level dialogues on adaptation finance, keeping climate resilience on the agenda. Learn more: onebillionresilient.org

Atlantic Council's Climate Resilience Center @climateresilience.bsky.social · Apr 30

💡 The climate world is talking about parametric insurance. But what is it?

In our new #ClimateExplained series, Nidhi Upadhyaya breaks it down for you—and talks about the world's first parametric insurance for heat that we launched with Blue Marble and SEWA. onebillionresilient.org/project/poli...

Atlantic Council's Climate Resilience Center @climateresilience.bsky.social · Apr 29

At the annual IMF-World Bank #SpringMeetings, the world’s financial direction takes shape. Climate must be a part of that conversation.

Hear from @jgastelumendi.bsky.social as he shares his takeaways from this year's Spring Meetings! 👇 onebillionresilient.org

Atlantic Council's Climate Resilience Center @climateresilience.bsky.social · Apr 22

🌏 🌱 Today is #EarthActionDay. 🌱🌏

And this year, it falls right at the start of the annual IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings. Our own Kathleen Euler explains why #EarthDay matters and what our center is up to on the sidelines of the Spring Meetings. 🔗 bit.ly/3uLyCy1

Atlantic Council's Climate Resilience Center @climateresilience.bsky.social · Apr 16

There are only few days before the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings, and we'll be on the ground advancing dialogue. Hear from @jgastelumendi.bsky.social to learn why climate finance is a critical part of these meetings, and explore the @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social's full agenda ➡️ bit.ly/44tfJPZ

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Atlantic Council's Climate Resilience Center @climateresilience.bsky.social · Apr 4

This week, our deputy director Nidhi Upadhyaya was in Brazil for the Nature Investment Lab in São Paulo. With leading experts, she discussed the emerging opportunities in the insurance sector. Learn more about financing for nature 🔗 🌱 bit.ly/4fiUNOa

Atlantic Council's Climate Resilience Center @climateresilience.bsky.social · Mar 19

Did you know we're already sharing insights on COP30? We're working with the @copreshub.bsky.social and key stakeholders in the lead up to advance meaningful solutions and scale the necessary financing for them. Learn what we're doing on the #PathToCOP30. 👉 bit.ly/4hknt9Q

The path to COP30

In the countdown to COP30, our experts will share leading analysis and insights to prepare you to understand what is at stake in Brazil.

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Atlantic Council's Climate Resilience Center @climateresilience.bsky.social · Mar 14

📣 Our partners at Cool Up just published a new article! Last year, we convened leading climate experts during New York Climate Week to outline strategies for extreme heat resilience, resulting in 5️⃣ key takeaways. Learn about the insights here: bit.ly/4kIVfIG

Atlantic Council's Climate Resilience Center @climateresilience.bsky.social · Mar 12

"Climate change transcends borders. It’s impossible to build invisible walls around its impacts," writes @jgastelumendi.bsky.social in his new piece for the @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social.

Learn why the Trump administration's withdrawal from the Loss and Damage Fund matters 👉 bit.ly/4bLdvNs

The US pullout from the climate loss and damage fund will prove costlier in the long run

The Trump administration has an opportunity and obligation to reconsider its climate policies and to fully recognize the economic costs.

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Atlantic Council's Climate Resilience Center @climateresilience.bsky.social · Mar 7

On the eve of #InternationalWomensDay, we are proud to highlight our work with Roof Over Our Heads.

Last year, we interviewed women living in informal settlements to learn how they experience heat. Read the full article to learn what the conversations revealed 🔗 bit.ly/41tHmoV

Atlantic Council's Climate Resilience Center @climateresilience.bsky.social · Mar 3

🎉 Welcome Vito Dellerba to the Climate Resilience Center as our newest Senior Fellow! 🎉

An industry expert and veteran, he brings a rich background in private finance and will support our work at the forefront of climate finance. Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/40DRWbi

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Atlantic Council's Climate Resilience Center @climateresilience.bsky.social · Feb 28

In our latest on the #PathToCOP30, Hana Abdelatty explains why National Adaptation Plans matter and what must happen to keep progress moving forward in the countdown to Brazil.

📖 Read here: bit.ly/4kmuxFy

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Postponed progress

National Adaptation Plans are a cornerstone of climate negotiations, but progress has been inconsistent Hana Abdelatty explains what must happen on the path to COP30.

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