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Using Budget Principles to Prepare for Future Pandemics and Other Disasters

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

In my role leading the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University’s Climate School, as well as through other positions, I have dedicated my career to fostering the impact of disaster research in the fields of policy and practice. Testimony Submitted January 16, 2022. By: Jeff Schlegelmilch, MPH, MBA.

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Executive Action Alone Won’t Save Us from Climate Change

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

Stafford Act, which are commonly used for national emergency or disaster declarations. billion – none of which even begins to move the needle on climate mitigation. billion – none of which even begins to move the needle on climate mitigation. Biden also hinted at such unilateral action. Both have their challenges.