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Karen Seto Honored With Geography’s Top Prize A pioneer of satellite analysis of urbanization and global environmental change, Seto is the first U.S. woman to win the Vautrin Lud Prize. She champions the field of geography as more important than ever. Article October 6, 2026
Fact Sheet Building for Cool in Informal Settlements Retrofitting existing structures may provide better cooling outcomes than uninformed redevelopment
Fact Sheet Increasing the Climate Resilience of Health Systems Preparing facilities and supply chains for climate risks can ensure continuous, high-quality medical care
Video Interview Mayor of Freetown on using trees to address heat Listen to Mayor Aki-Sawyerr of Freetown, Sierra Leone detail the city's innovative approach to planting 1 million trees by 2024
Fact Sheet Connecting Streets to Reduce Cars Connected streets can increase transit options and improve quality of life for residents
Nov172026 Lecture Understanding How Systems of Care Strengthen Urban Climate Adaptation 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Co-hosted with Urban Ocean Lab
