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Can the first US 'chief heat officer' build a model for future resilience?

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Katie Walsh, the Carbon Disclosure Project's (CDP) head of cities, states and regions for North America, emphasised that focusing on extreme heat events and the public health and economic effects of resilience planning should be a priority for elected officials in all cities. "Hot The big gating factor is money. "25

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Climate Corps awards

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2018 – Katie Walsh. Their work has positioned NYCHA to more efficiently comply with New York City’s climate action laws, perform data driven asset management, and advance their sustainability goals. Past award winners. The William K. Award for Leadership. 2019 – Ed Carley. 2018 – Trish Kenlon.

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Climate Corps Alumni Advisory Board

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Katie Walsh. Katie Walsh is Head of Cities, States and Regions at CDP North America. Katie developed CDP’s Matchmaker program which advances the development of climate resilient infrastructure with an emphasis in social and racial equity outcomes. Jannis holds a B.Sc