Resilience: Protecting our cities from a changing climate

Hurricanes, storms, heatwaves and heavy rain due to climate change are presenting new challenges for communities around the world. Farsighted cities are taking actions now to protect themselves from these sorts of hazards.  This episode features Sean Szatkowski, Executive Vice President and General Manager for Skanska USA Building, and Philip Thörn, Head of Sustainability with insurance company IF.  Sean shares how Hurricane Sandy in 2012 was a wake-up call for New Yorkers, and what’s being done to reduce the impact of flooding.  Philip describes the impact on insurers and how they are helping companies and homeowners adapt to emerging climate risks. Listen and subscribe to the podcast. Learn more at Foresight. Skanska is providing this podcast as a public service. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Skanska. The views expressed by guests and hosts are their own, and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Skanska employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of Skanska or any of its officials. WhileSkanska endeavors to keep the information up to date and correct, Skanska makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the podcast or the information, products orservices mentioned in the podcast for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. #ShapingSustainablePlaces