Partner Voices Audio Series
Insights and Reflections
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Throughout the year, the Resilient Nation Partnership Network (RNPN) co-creates a variety of materials to help share the vast knowledge represented in the Network, as well as reflect on learnings from our partner events including the Resilience Exchanges and Ideation Hours. Please see the latest resources below. We welcome you to share them with your peers and networks.
Partner Voices Audio Series
To continue advancing conversations around equity and resilience, the RNPN produced the “Partner Voices” narratives featured in the “Building Alliances for Equitable Resilience” resource. The stories were authored from the perspectives of four diverse partners with narration from Justin Knighten, FEMA director of External Affairs.
“Remembering and Including the Voices of Native People"
Featuring Nikki Cooley, Diné Nation/Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
English transcript | Spanish transcript
“Mobilizing Equitable Resilience at the Local Level"
Featuring Anna Marandi, National League of Cities
English transcript | Spanish transcript
“Remembering Our Most Vulnerable During Times of Need”
Featuring Valerie Novack, Center for American Progress
English transcript | Spanish transcript
“Nothing About Us, Without Us”
Featuring Jake White, National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders
English transcript | Spanish transcript
Insights and Reflections
“Insights and Reflections” are co-developed after each Resilience Exchange and Ideation Hour with input from the panelists of each event. They highlight the main takeaways from each discussion and serve as valuable resources that can be shared and referenced for continued learning.
On June 29, 2022, the Resilient Nation Partnership Network, together with Arizona State University, the city of Phoenix and the University of Arizona, hosted an Ideation Hour exploring the many factors behind Extreme Heat Resilience. The virtual event included four breakout sessions: Extreme heat and housing; Extreme heat as a threat multiplier; Extreme heat as a public health hazard; and Extreme heat and local planning and capital improvement.
A Resilience Exchange took place on May 25, 2022. The Resilient Nation Partnership Network and the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) co-hosted. The topic of the panel was Tribal perspectives on resilience.
On Wednesday, April 27, four student panelists shared their unique perspectives on Adapting to Future Risk. During the event, established professionals learned about youthful, innovative ideas on natural hazard resilience and climate change.
On March 30, 2022, the RNPN hosted a Resilience Exchange on the connection between arts and adaptation. The gathering highlighted how art can create meaningful connections and encourage resilience projects.
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