Eleni Myrivili's Vision for Climate-Resilient Cities [Rerun]

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September 15th 2026

How can cities become healthier, safer, and more resilient in a rapidly warming world?

In this rerun of Reimagining Government, host Nick Thompson revisits a conversation with Eleni Myrivili, the United Nations’ Global Chief Heat Officer, about the growing challenge of extreme heat.

As communities around the world face record temperatures, wildfires, and worsening air quality, Eleni shares practical examples of how governments can prepare for extreme heat and build more climate-resilient cities.

Listen in as we revisit this timely discussion and explore what it takes for cities to adapt and thrive in a changing climate.

Reimagining Government

Governments everywhere are under mounting pressure to deliver the results people expect, while remaining trusted and relevant. Yet today’s systems and structures often struggle to respond to the complexity of the world we live in. Wicked challenges such as the climate crisis, deepening inequality, and the disruptive power of new technologies are forcing us to rethink how government works.

From the Centre for Public Impact, this podcast explores radical new approaches to tackling the most urgent issues of our time. Through conversations with public servants, policymakers, and changemakers around the world, we shine a light on how governments can reimagine their role in a rapidly changing world.

Learn more about this emerging vision for better government at https://centreforpublicimpact.org/