The Klosters Forum Podcast

In this episode, landscape architect Kotchakorn Voraakhom joins host Hannah MacInnes to discuss how Bangkok is reclaiming its identity as a water-based city. From creating massive flood-retention parks to building Asia’s largest urban rooftop farm, Kotchakorn shares how nature-based design can help cities adapt to a changing climate while breaking down the bureaucratic silos that stand in the way...

Can technology and nature coexist to create truly resilient urban environments? Host Hannah MacInnes explores this question with ecological engineer Dr. Nadina Galle, who describes how a digital revolution is finally reaching urban ecology. In this episode, Nadina dives into the "Internet of Nature," detailing how tools like LiDAR and real-time sensors are allowing us to better map, moni...

In this episode of The Resilient City, host Hannah MacInnes and Kirsten Dunlop (CEO, Climate KIC) discuss how real change needs a complete, systematic change that goes beyond individual solutions. Kirsten explains that big, radical shifts only happen when there is a crisis, and the change is almost always "incredibly messy," but it is possible. She defines resilience as the fundamental c...

In this episode of The Resilient City, host Hannah MacInnes is joined by inspiring activist and author Rob Hopkins. Rob reveals his unique, radical approach to climate action: taking audiences on a theatrical "time machine" journey to a successful 2030. He argues that we must abandon the language of collapse and instead cultivate longing for an "irresistible" future, bringing b...

In this episode of The Resilient City by The Klosters Forum, host Hannah MacInnes is joined by Sonam Choden, Lead Researcher at ReBuilt Bhutan. Drawing on her 20+ years of experience, Sonam shares her mission to transform the built environment from a carbon emitter into a bio-based, resource-efficient system. She discusses Bhutan's unique challenge of moving away from high-carbon materials an...

In this episode of The Resilient City by The Klosters Forum, host Hannah MacInnes is joined by world-renowned architect, engineer, and inventor, Carlo Ratti. Carlo, Professor at the Politecnico di Milano and at MIT, and founding partner of CRA–Carlo Ratti Associati, and Director of the Biennale Architettura in Venice, shares how cities can move beyond the concrete by using artificial intelligence...

How can we create cities that are truly resilient to climate change? The answer lies in engaging the public. In this episode of The Klosters Forum's Resilient Cities podcast, host Hannah MacInnes explores the crucial role of public engagement with Dr. Jennifer Lenhart, WWF's Global Cities Lead. Jennifer, who has extensive experience in urban sustainability and community engagement, expla...

In this episode, Hannah MacInnes sits down with Shipra Narang Suri, a leading expert in sustainable urbanisation, urban resilience and Senior Policy Advisor to the Executive Director of UN-Habitat. She was the Chief of Urban Practices Branch at UN-Habitat until January 2024 when this episode was recorded. They explore the critical work UN-Habitat is doing to help cities around the world adapt to c...

In this episode of The Klosters Forum's Resilient Cities podcast, host Hannah MacInnes dives into the topic of urban neighbourhoods and adaptive reuse with Calvin Chua, Founder of Spatial Anatomy, an expert in urban adaptation and author of a book about adaptation strategies for ageing shopping centres. Calvin shares his unique perspective on how repurposing existing buildings can breathe new...

COVID-19 exposed a critical truth: cities need to be ready for anything. In this episode of The Klosters Forum's Resilient Cities podcast, host Hannah MacInnes sits down with Lauren Sorkin, Executive Director of the Resilient Cities Network, to discuss why urban resilience is an urgent necessity in our rapidly changing world. Lauren, a leading expert in urban resilience, explains why cities n...

In this episode of The Klosters Forum's "The Resilient City" podcast, host Hannah MacInnes sits down with Dr. Robert McDonald, Lead Scientist for Europe at The Nature Conservancy, to discuss how cities can not only survive but thrive in the face of climate change. Robert, an expert in urban ecology and resilience, shares his insights on how cities can adapt to a changing climate whi...

In this episode of The Klosters Forum 'The Resilient City' podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of urban forestry and the 3-30-300 rule with renowned expert Cecil Konijnendijk. With over 30 years of experience, Cecil shares his insights on how trees can transform our cities, improve our well-being, and create more sustainable urban environments. Find out more about the 3-30-300 g...

Climate change is hitting our vulnerable communities hardest. In this episode of The Resilient City, we're joined by Sheela Patel, founder of Society for Promotion of Area Resource Centres (SPARC), an NGO working with Mumbai's urban poor communities. In this episode, Sheela shares insights on how providing knowledge, capacity building, and support can enable these urban poor communities...

How can we create cities that prioritise people? Join our host of The Resilient City podcast, Hannah MacInnes, as she talks to Helle Søholt, CEO of Gehl, about building resilient cities that support mental health, combat loneliness, and promote sustainability. In this episode, Helle shares insights from her 24 years of experience leading people-first urban development projects around the world.

In this episode of The Klosters Forum podcast, host Hannah MacInnes engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Ani Dasgupta, President and CEO of the World Resources Institute. They delve into the complex relationship between poverty and climate change in urban areas, spotlighting Delhi's efforts to combat both simultaneously. Ani shares insights on how empowering marginalised communiti...

In this episode, we join climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe as she delves into the surprising transformation of Texas from a climate laggard to an emerging leader in sustainability. Katharine explores how Texas' cities are confronting the increasing threat of extreme weather events head-on, implementing innovative solutions to mitigate risks and bolster resilience. She also delves into how ci...

In this episode, Mayor Erion Veliaj, the three-time re-elected Mayor of Tirana, the capital of Albania, shares his story about the extraordinary transformation of his city. Once under a dictatorship that caused mass exodus, Tirana is now a shining example of urban sustainability and child-friendly policies. Veliaj, who has worked with international humanitarian organisations worldwide, shares his...

In this episode, Professor Carlos Moreno, Scientific Director of the research lab “Entrepreneurship Territory Innovation” at the IAE Paris-Sorbonne, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and Professor at IAA, International Academy of Architecture, speaks to Hannah MacInnes about the ’15-Minute City’ and its importance within a resilient city. The ’15-Minute City’ is a revolutionary urban planning m...

In this new series, we explore how cities across the world can rise to the ecological challenges created by a rapidly changing climate. Join Hannah and the guests as they consider innovative approaches to building resilience into the urban landscape. In this episode, Mark Watts speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss how the C40 Cities can help make a serious change to climate and his take on resilie...

Ella Saltmarshe speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.

Professor Catherine de Wolf speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.

Liz Ogbu, Founder and Principal at Studio O, speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.

Mae-Ling Lokko, Assistant Professor at Yale University speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.

Kidus Asfaw, CEO and Co-Founder of Kubik, speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.

Bill Reed speaks to Hannah MacInnes to discuss why there is such a pressing need to rethink current norms in construction in order to design and create a healthy, resilient and sustainable built environment for our growing population.