Where We Live Next

The New Geography of Climate, Housing & Human Migration

Hosted by

Patrick Duffy

Founder, Common Thread Real Estate

Participating Speakers

John Oppermann

Executive Director, Earth Day Initiative

Amer Jandali

Founder, Marketplace of the Future

Saad Amer

Climate Justice Advocate

Date

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Time

4:45 – 5:45 PM

Extension to 6:00 PM possible

Location

SDG Media Zone · United Nations Headquarters, New York

Climate risk is beginning to reshape where people move, what homes can be insured, where capital flows, and which communities remain livable. This live discussion examines the convergence of climate, housing, insurance, migration and investment.

The Conversation

ClimateWhich risks are changing the map of human settlement—and how quickly?

Housing + InsuranceWhat happens when a home remains standing but becomes impossible to insure?

MigrationWhere will people move, who will be able to move, and which communities will receive them?

DevelopmentHow should resilience influence due diligence, design and long-term investment?

Human FlourishingHow do we protect belonging, culture and quality of life—not merely physical assets?

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