Helping Miami Prepare for Heat and Hurricanes
The initiative includes 10 heat and hurricane preparedness workshops hosted by The CLEO Institute and community distribution events focused on reaching neighborhoods at-risk during hurricane season.
Aging Matters: Hot summer days are a problem for the elderly
“If you have a neighbor who’s a senior, if you have a relative who’s a senior, check on them, because many heat-related illnesses can lead to death. And sometimes those preventable deaths happen because no one realizes that someone got ill from the heat.”
United Way Miami, Verizon equip families for the hurricane season
Through United We Prepare, more than 1,200 emergency preparedness kits will be distributed to residents in some of Miami-Dade County’s most hurricane-vulnerable communities. The initiative also features 10 heat and hurricane preparedness workshops hosted by The CLEO Institute and community distribution events focused on reaching neighborhoods most at-risk during hurricane season.
5 extreme heat communication strategies from mayors in hot cities
Miami-Dade County posts heat-related information on a trilingual website and partners with organizations like The CLEO Institute, a climate justice organization that is a “trusted voice in the community,” to help distill information, Levine Cava said.
Miami residents rally in effort to prevent developers from removing city trees
"We all know Miami is in an affordability crisis. If you live here, you've seen it, you know what I mean," said Jocelyn Mahone, Communications Manager for The CLEO Institute. "Unfortunately, we have people who think that cutting trees to build more is the answer."
A Race with Purpose: Hundreds Show Up for the Planet at The CLEO Institute’s Earth Day 5K
“This race captured the spirit of Earth Day as more than a moment — it’s a daily commitment,” said Arditi-Rocha. “Now in our 16th year, The CLEO Institute remains unwavering in its fearless focus on the mission of educating, activating, and inspiring the next generation of climate leaders to protect our shared planet.”
Steps Toward Change: The CLEO Institute Leads the Race for Our Planet’s Future
"What if a 5K could change the world?"
Protecting Our Environment in Miami | Michael Miller with Local Sustainability Leaders
"For me working in climate allows me to have an impact on the levers that really improve life for everything on this Earth."
Trump’s Environmental Cuts Further Marginalize Vulnerable Communities
"What is clear to me is that this issue is no longer niche. It is central. Energy cost, utility accountability and climate impacts are moving to the center of the national political conversation, and voters are feeling it. They’re starting to connect the dots."
Business Beyond the Beach Talk Show: Jocelyn Mahone | The CLEO Institute, Communications Manager
“It's about making sure that Miami Beach is protected for the kids, for future generations, and that this planet remains a livable and healthy place for all of us.“
