DRU Network Higher Education Climate Resiliency Roundtable

December 7, 2023 | UC Office of the President, Oakland Office

The cross-sectional impacts of climate change demand collaboration across disciplines to develop comprehensive and effective climate resiliency strategies. Colleges and universities play an important role in their surrounding communities and can foster engagement efforts to chart a path of equitable climate action.  

This DRU roundtable event is co-sponsored by the University of California and University of Oregon and will explore case studies and discussions focused on: 

• A new Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA) methodology that incorporates future climate hazard projections into a current HVA planning for campuses.
• Best practices related to whole community engagement and enterprise risk management in climate resiliency planning for campuses.
• How stakeholders can link, leverage, and align to develop a proactive and strategic approach to climate resiliency planning for campuses. 

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Event Details

Location:  University of California, Office of the President (UCOP)
                 1111 Franklin Ave, Oakland CA 94601
Format: In-person
Date/Time: 8AM - 5PM, December 7, 2023  (Dinner Hosted 12/6)
Audience: Higher education leaders in Administration, Emergency Management, Risk Management, and Sustainability. 
Other: No registration fee. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. 

Topic 1 - Building the Foundation: The Importance of HVAs in Providing a Data-Driven Foundation for Climate Resiliency Planning

Case Study: University of California’s Climate Resiliency Hazard Vulnerability Assessments (HVA)
Speakers: Amina Assefa (UCOP) and Grant Madden (UC San Diego Health)

Topic 2 – Sharing the Table: Working Effectively Across Stakeholders and Functional Areas

Case Study: UC Climate Resiliency Workshops and Collaboration
Speakers: Ryan Bell (UCOP), UC Campus Representatives (TBD) and Subject Matter Expert (Introba)

Topic 3 - Whole Community Engagement and Resiliency Coordination

Panel Discussion: How to link, leverage, and align partnerships around climate resiliency solutions for campuses
Speakers: Andre Le Duc (UO and moderator), Steve Adams (Senior Policy Advisor and former COVID-19 Incident Commander for Lane County, Oregon), Subject Matter Expert (Deloitte), Subject Matter Expert (FM Global)

Airport/Hotel Information

Travel costs are the responsibility of the attendee. The closest airport to the meeting location is Oakland International Airport. While there is not a hotel block, the following hotels are within walking distance to the meeting location: 

Oakland Marriott City Center
1001 Broadway, Oakland CA 94607

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland
988 Broadway, Oakland CA 94607

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown City Center
378 11th Street, Oakland CA 94607