The webinar will celebrate the return of the United States as party to the Paris Agreement and invite the new U.S. Administration to participate and demonstrate leadership in global efforts for Action for Climate Empowerment. 

To learn where action is needed to protect vulnerable populations now and in the future, CPO’s National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) and partners are launching new community-led campaigns that will map the hottest parts of cities in 11 states across the country this summer. The communities include Albuquerque, New Mexico; Atlanta; New York City; Charleston, South Carolina; Kansas City, Missouri; Raleigh & Durham, North Carolina; San Diego; San Francisco; and parts of New Jersey, Indiana, Massachusetts, and Virginia. 

The 3-year project will use different technology-assisted communication methods (e.g., webinar) to work with communities throughout Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas to assess their vulnerability to storm events and help integrate adaptation practices into existing planning processes. 

The profiles have earned significant readership on social media, including a retweet from the U.S. Commerce Department account for the story on MAPP-funded scientist Allison Wing.

Action for Climate Empowerment is an important part of the Paris Agreement and, as the United States rejoins the world, demonstrating leadership through strong initiatives and collaboration will be key.