Jesse M. Keenan

Jesse M. Keenan is the Favrot II Associate Professor of Sustainable Real Estate and Urban Planning at Tulane University's School of Architecture and Built Environment. As Director of the Center on Climate Change and Urbanism, he bridges climate science, real estate, and urban policy to address climate adaptation and mitigation in the built environment.

• Formerly at Harvard Kennedy School, Columbia University, and Oxford University
• Contributor to IPCC, U.S. National Climate Assessments, and FEMA reform debates

His research spans climate finance, resilient infrastructure, climate gentrification, and policy innovation. He pioneered concepts like 'Bluelining' and 'Climate Intelligence Arms Race' that influence global adaptation strategies. Media outlets like The New York Times and BBC frequently cite his work.

Recent publications focus on compound climate hazards, cyber-physical resilience, and equity in adaptation planning. He has held advisory roles for the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, and the Obama administration's Climate Action Plan.

• Scientific awards include PREA Scholar and Harvard Visiting Fellow
• Executive Producer of America Adapts podcast (Webby Honoree)