Experts
Micah Hundley
Young Global Professional
Bridget Carle
Vice President, North America, Public Sector Solutions at Swiss Re
Gabriel Torres
Young Global Professional
Hana Abdelatty
Assistant Director, Extreme Heat Resilience Initiative
Content
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
Fri, Jun 19, 2026
How London Climate Week could shape COP31’s heat agenda
London Climate Week serves as an early signal for the COP31 agenda. This year, the shift on heat resilience provides critical insights for the UN climate conference.
Blog by Hana Abdelatty
Wed, Jun 3, 2026
This heat wave is exposing Europe’s next climate divide
As Europe faces an exceptionally early heat wave, Eleni Myrivili considers how the dangerous trend of global warming will impact our energy infrastructure.
Climate Check-In by Eleni Myrivili
Thu, May 7, 2026
Water finance is no longer someone else’s problem
In the latest Climate Check-In, Jorge Gastelumendi considers how technology can reframe how cities invest in water systems by examining a recent application in Mexico City.
Climate Check-In by Jorge Gastelumendi