Centering Community in Climate Resilience and Disaster Preparedness

Growing up across six different countries, Allison Karabu learned early what it means to show up for others. “I don’t recall ever going to somebody’s house without bringing groceries,” Karabu, a student in the M.S. in Climate program at the Columbia Climate School, told State of the Planet. For her, lessons about community resilience began with her mom. “I watched my mom and the attitude she takes to life. She always believes there is a ‘better’ coming; even if you can’t see it now, it is...