Local Context Crucial For Climate Adaptation

Dr Camelia May Li Kusumo, Head of School, School of Architecture, Building & Design, Taylor's University

14-Jan-25 08:30

Local Context Crucial For Climate Adaptation

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The wildfires in Los Angeles and the floods in Malaysia have underscored the escalating effects of climate change on urban areas. What's needed to build climate resilience against future threats? We discuss this with Dr. Camelia May Li Kusumo of Taylor's University.

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Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Keith Kam

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Categories: government, environment

Tags: wildfires, flooding, malaysia, climate change, climate adaptation, urban infrastructure,

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