In this talk Dr. Katie introduces us to new ways of thinking and approach that can transform how we engage with communities that are adversely affected by climate change, she challenges the notion that communities should simply adopt and aim towards becoming resilient with climate change. Backed by research data in her paradigm shift of perspective and policy she proposes something new that will get you thinking and intrigued! Listen and let us know what you think? Katie is an environment and development economist with ten years of research, policy advisory, and programmatic experience primarily in Rwanda and Uganda. She has held research affiliations with University of Rwanda Centre for GIS, International Gorilla Conservation Programme, and Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, and has worked for UNDP Uganda, UNDP Yemen, and FAO Forestry Division for Central Africa. Katie has led or contributed to over 25 peer-reviewed articles and reports on the intersection of community well-being, multidimensional poverty, and environmental issues like climate change and tropical forest conservation, particularly near protected areas such as Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Katie holds a PhD in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and the Environment from Penn State University, an MSc in Environment and Development Economics from the London School of Economics, and a BA in Environmental Studies from Dartmouth College. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx