Not Cool Ep 15: Astrid Caldas on equitable climate adaptation

Despite the global scale of the climate crisis, its impacts will vary drastically at the local level. Not Cool Episode 15 looks at the unique struggles facing different communities — both human and non-human — and the importance of equity in climate adaptation. Ariel is joined by Astrid Caldas, a senior climate scientist at the Union of Concerned Scientists, to discuss the types of climate adaptation solutions we need and how we can implement them. She also talks about biodiversity loss, ecological grief, and psychological barriers to change.

Topics discussed include:

-Climate justice and equity in climate adaptation

-How adaptation differs for different communities

-Local vs. larger scale solutions 

-Potential adaptation measures and how to implement them

-Active vs. passive information

-Adaptation for non-human species

-How changes in biodiversity will affect humans

-Impact of climate change on indigenous and front line communities