About Us

Supporting resilience innovation in South Florida and beyond.

The Climate Resilience Institute (CRI) was created to directly address interdisciplinary challenges and establish partnerships that capitalize on UM’s collective expertise and applied research strengths to build a more resilient environment, society, and economy.

 

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Sitting near the southernmost tip of the United States at the gateway to the tropics, South Florida is particularly vulnerable to flooding, extreme heat, and hurricanes. These evolving environmental threats affect the natural and built environments, human safety, civil society, and the economy. As climate hazards increase in frequency and severity, so too must our efforts to build physically and socially resilient communities.

Mission:

  • Help communities build resilience to the climate shocks and stresses of the 21st century
  • Make South Florida a center of excellence for climate-resilience innovation
  • Support faculty and students across UM Schools and Colleges to cultivate the next generation of climate resilience leaders
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