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Climate Adaptation & Community Engagement 

How do we move beyond awareness to drive real climate adaptation? This talk presents projects from Brian Cook from 

 for a deep dive into community engagement and an exploration of what truly motivates households to adapt to climate risks.

Brian will share groundbreaking longitudinal research from Australia, revealing why normative learning and value shifts—not just awareness—drive real behavioral change in households facing flood risks. 

Lory will showcase innovative VR and participatory methods used in Coventry, UK, to engage school children and their parents and inspire energy-efficient housing retrofits.

Healthy, Happy homes in climate emergency