People across the U.S. are on the move as a result of climate change. In 2023, 2.5 million U.S. residents were displaced by 28 separate billion-dollar climate events. Many more moved themselves proactively to try to reduce their climate risk. As climate disasters increase in their scope and frequency in the years to come, these trends are set to accelerate dramatically. As a result, more and more localities are realizing they need to incorporate “climate mobility planning” into their broader planning efforts.
This capacity-building cohort will provide structured support on climate mobility planning approaches to local governments. If you want – for example – to ensure your municipality is ready to support displaced residents in their long term recovery after a climate disaster, this cohort can help. On the other hand, if you want your municipality to be better prepared to support increasing numbers of individuals, families and businesses arriving in your community to seek lower climate risk, this cohort is also likely to be useful.
In this cohort, ICLEI USA will provide participants with:
- 3 live, 1-hour web-based sessions over the course of five months.
- Individualized assistance around incorporating climate mobility into current or future planning – including climate resilience, emergency management, and/or economic development planning – during dedicated technical support “virtual office hours” for the duration of 2025.
- Peer exchange and learning, including climate mobility preparation best practices from relevant experts.
- Access to relevant templates, tools, and other resources.
