Category: Environmental Planning
COP26 From a Planning Lens
Introduction During the first two weeks of November, the 26th annual UN Conference of Parties (COP26) took place in Glasgow Scotland. Through support from the UNC Department of Public Policy and the D … Read more
Elevating resilience planning to protect communities
There is immense value in having the PIRS integrated into planning training.
Building resilience for storm-battered N.C.
Carolina researchers created a plan to help vulnerable communities weather future storms.
BenDor named distinguished chair of sustainable community design
The distinguished chair position can help foster research partnerships and engagement with all of those who are interested in the environment.
Sustainable Development and Natural Hazards
Measuring how climate change affects different social and economic outcomes, Dr. Hino works on increasing community resilience to the impacts of climate change.
Conversation with Noah Kittner on Energy Systems
My research focuses on planning for sustainable, resilient and equitable energy systems at multiple scales.
An Infrastructure Package Could Help America’s Economy — and the Environment
A massive infrastructure push wouldn’t merely put Americans back to work, but if implemented correctly could also clean up the environment.
Berke to lead Center for Resilient Communities & Environment
Berke’s vision for the center will be to collaborate with faculty and students from across campus and to engage communities.
Learning about UNC’s district energy system
How does UNC heat, cool and power more than 175 buildings on campus?