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| [ SF Climate Week 2026 ] |
Regional Approach To Resilience - How California Leaders Turning Plans Into Action
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| With Brad Benson (Dir., Port of SF), Bernadette Austin (CEO, CivicWell), Caitlin Sweeney (Dir., SF Estuary Partnership), Amy Hutzel (California State Coastal Conservancy), Billy Grayson (Dir., ICF Climate Center). |
| ICF, 595 Market St, Ste 950, San Francisco |
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Apr 21 (Tue) , 2026 @ 09:00 AM
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FREE |
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Across California, climate risks are intensifying-and so is the recognition that no single city, county, or agency can build resilience alone. Increasingly, public- & private-sector leaders are adopting regional approaches to assess climate risk, coordinate investments, & respond more effectively when extreme weather events occur.
This ICF Climate Center breakfast convenes leading resilience practitioners to explore how regional collaboration is reshaping resilience planning & implementation across California. Panelists will share how their programs were developed, what they've gained from working across jurisdictional boundaries, & the real-world challenges that come with aligning priorities, funding, & governance at a regional scale.
The discussion will move beyond theory to focus on what's working now-how regional approaches are unlocking new funding opportunities, strengthening coordination during climate emergencies, & delivering more efficient, durable resilience outcomes.
Agenda
9:00-9:30 am
Breakfast & networking
9:30-10:15 am
Panel discussion
Brad Benson, Waterfront Resilience Program Director, Port of San Francisco
Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator, Contra Costa County
Amy Hutzel, Executive Officer, California State Coastal Conservancy
Caitlin Sweeney, Director, San Francisco Estuary Partnership
Bernadette Austin, CEO, CivicWell
Billy Grayson, Executive Director, ICF Climate Center
10:15-11:00 am
Facilitated roundtable discussion (all attendees)
What successes & challenges have emerged in your community's resilience efforts-and how are you addressing them?
In a constrained funding environment, how are you making the economic case for resilience to community stakeholders?
What role will California regulations & grant programs play in shaping future resilience investments, & how can communities position themselves to compete for these resources?
Format
ICF Climate Center breakfasts are closed to the press & held under Chatham House Rule to encourage open, candid, & solution-oriented discussion.
Note this event is primarily geared towards attendees who are working in the public sector in California on climate resilience issues.
By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.
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