ANCA Redlands to host discussion on climate action, community resilience

REDLANDS, Calif. — ANCA Redlands will host a free community discussion Wednesday, Nov. 18, exploring which individual and collective actions can have the greatest impact on climate change and help communities prepare for its effects.

The event, titled "Living in a Changing Climate: What Actions Really Make a Difference?" will feature Nick Reksten, professor and chair of the Economics Department at the University of Redlands.

The discussion will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Flores Community Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave.

Reksten will examine the costs and benefits of different approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to a changing climate, including the potential long-term costs of inaction.

The presentation will also explore the role of individual choices compared with broader efforts involving neighborhoods, businesses and local communities.

Following the presentation, attendees will participate in small-group discussions focused on practical steps residents can take and opportunities for community collaboration.

"This is not about asking everyone to make the same changes," said Dick Corneille, chair of ANCA's Resilient Living educational speaker series. "It's about understanding which actions really matter, how we can prepare for the changes ahead, and how we can help one another build a more resilient community."

ANCA Redlands, short for Accelerate Neighborhood Climate Action, is a local nonprofit focused on climate education, neighborhood preparedness and community resilience.

The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to register through Eventbrite.