ICR24: Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference hosted by Battelle

In episode 206 of America Adapts, the podcast partnered with Battelle for their third annual Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference, ICR24. The conference took place April 22-24th in Washington, D.C. at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. Keynote speakers and attendees join the pod to share their experiences in climate adaptation and also discuss highlights from the conference. The event attracted senior level federal officials along with emerging adaptation professionals from the private sector.  The themes of the conference were resilience, mitigation and sustainability and you learn how Battelle, through the conference, is prioritizing adaptation. This is the third ICR and the first to be hosted in the nation’s capital. You’ll also hear from a high school student who won Battelle’s Climate Challenge - the future of adaptation is in good hands. ICR24 isn't just any conference; it's a convergence of minds, bringing together environmental professionals, scientists, researchers, students, and key leaders.

Experts in this Episode:

• Matt Vaughan - President, Applied Science & Technology at Battelle
• Dr. Rick Spinrad – Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere & NOAA Administrator
• Dina Esposito – Assistant to the Administrator for the Bureau for Resilience, Environment, and Food Security (REFS) at USAID
• Lauren Risi – Program Director of the Environmental Change and Security Program at the Wilson Center
• Matt Huddleston - Senior Data Analytics Consultant at Resilient Analytics
• Dr. Nadia Seeteram - Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Columbia University's Climate School
• Emilie Mazzacurati - Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Tailwind
• Taylor Dimsdale - Senior Fellow, Climate and Disaster Resilience, Fors Marsh