This video, an escort to "The Challenge of Adapting to Climate Change: King County Brings Local Actions to An International Risk," Kennedy School case amount C16-09-1906.0, consists of thirteen 2 to 4 minute modules that focus on the function of local government in dealing with climate change by looking at the progressive advancement urbanized by the King County, Washington, Executive Ron Sims and his team. The sections can be played in other blends or chronologically.
Participating insights from the key players are interwoven with visuals illustrating various facets of the Climate Strategy of King County. The video also takes a closer look at three of the most important projects of the strategy: a guidebook for local, state and regional authorities and reclaimed water, floodplain restoration on the best way to prepare for climate change. HKS Instance Number 1906.9.
PUBLICATION DATE: June 16, 2009 PRODUCT #: HKS109-VID-ENG
This is just an excerpt. This case is about LEADERSHIP & MANAGING PEOPLE
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