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Jane Gilbert
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Global Chief Heat Officer
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Wed, Nov 11, 2026
Atlantic Council’s Climate Resilience Center and NRDC name their first “FINI” vanguard projects to unlock adaptation and resilience at COP31
At COP31, Fostering Investable National Implementation (FINI) named its first vanguard projects in Brazil and Benin that are accelerating investment in climate resilience.
News
Mon, Nov 9, 2026
The problem with definitions
The Fund for responding to loss and damage (FRLD) is a monumental achievement for many. But it avoids a strict definition of "losses" and "damages." This can create concerns on how it will be interpreted for the beneficiary and donor countries alike.
Blog by Kathleen Euler
Fri, Nov 6, 2026
Big tech, AI, and the quest for a climate-resilient power grid
As AI drives a historic surge in electricity demand and usage, the companies behind that growth may also be the ones best positioned to help finance a more reliable, more climate-resilient grid, argues senior fellow Vito Dellerba.
Blog by Vito Dellerba
Thu, Nov 5, 2026
Loss and damage funds are on the way—but they’ll fall short upon arrival
This month, the landmark Fund for responding to Loss and Damage made its first provisional disbursement. But the earmarked amount is less than one percent of the projected cost of the disaster. Jorge Gastelumendi explores this tension in the latest Climate Check-In.
Climate Check-In by Jorge Gastelumendi
Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Is COP31 a missed opportunity for action on extreme heat?
After yet another deadly year of record-breaking heat waves, extreme heat is surprisingly underprioritized on the agenda at COP31. Momentum on heat resilience has largely moved to other forums. However, it still warrants a more focused and systematic effort at the world’s largest climate conference.
Blog by Owen Gow
Thu, Oct 29, 2026
Heat resilience must go local
In the latest edition of the Climate Check-In, Jane Gilbert reflects on Climate Week NYC and how the conversations surrounding extreme heat have evolved over the years.
Climate Check-In by Jane Gilbert
Thu, Aug 6, 2026
This “Super El Niño” is a test for climate finance
Reports are indicating that this year's El Niño could veer into "super" territory. While many are focused on the fallout, Jorge Gastelumendi considers what this could mean if it's the necessary trigger to reimagine climate finance.
Climate Check-In by Jorge Gastelumendi
Thu, Jul 9, 2026
Why do the climate weeks in London and New York City matter?
New York and London Climate Weeks are increasingly important in shaping the annual UN Conference of the Parties. Nidhi Upadhyaya explains why and what these weeks offer to the climate community.
Blog by Nidhi Upadhyaya
Sat, Jul 4, 2026
As Europe’s heat wave shifts east, seasonal resilience is no longer enough
The heat wave that started in western Europe is moving east. This shift is making structural and systemic vulnerabilities becoming increasingly apparent, Eleni Myrivili argues in the latest Climate Check-In.
Climate Check-In by Eleni Myrivili
Wed, Jul 1, 2026
Rising heat, fuel prices, and electrical grid demands
While extreme heat puts an additional strain on electric grids, there are clear policy levers to reduce risks. Jane Gilbert explores these in the latest Climate Check-In.
Blog by Jane Gilbert