Climate projections don’t exist in a vacuum. They’re built on assumptions about how much carbon pollution humanity will emit over the coming decades. Those assumptions are formalized as Representative Concentration Pathways, or RCPs, each describing a different trajectory of greenhouse gas concentrations through 2100. RCP8.5, the highest of these pathways, assumed a dramatic and sustained […]
Brizaga is honored to support Leadership Broward’s 2026 Fun Lunch and celebrate this year’s seven honorees, individuals who represent the very best of leadership in our region. Events like this are more than a celebration; they are a reflection of the strength, resilience, and collaborative spirit that define Broward County. Programs like Leadership Broward have […]
After an uncertain 2025, FEMA has reopened its Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025, with changes that reshape both what funding is available and how communities can access it. The updated Notice of Funding Opportunity signals a shift toward faster implementation, less federal review, and a stronger emphasis […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fort Lauderdale, Florida (March 03, 2026) Two Degrees Adapt and Brizaga are proud to announce that the two organizations have joined forces under the Brizaga name. The firms bring together complementary expertise, shared values, and a common mission to advance climate resilience and adaptation efforts. Both firms are known for their science-based, […]
This is a brief meteorological report of the unprecedented and significant rain event in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in the afternoon and evening hours of April 12, 2023. Many of these numbers are preliminary and may change when finalized by the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service in Miami has provided preliminary estimates of rainfall […]
Flooding is a prevalent and expensive natural risk faced by the United States of America. Roughly 90% of all natural disasters in the country involve flooding. Since 1980, it has cost Americans over one trillion dollars. Given the complexities of flooding and the need to protect Americans, the National Flood Insurance Program was created in […]
The Tampa Bay Partnership launched the Economic Case for Resilience in Tampa Bay, detailing the economic consequences without adaptation action, reveals the economic benefits of adaptation, advances strategies to enhance economic resilience, and explores the socioeconomics of the impacts of more frequent flooding and sea level rise. Brizaga served as the prime consultant on this […]
Dear friends, This past year brought unique challenges and unexpected opportunities. We’ve become experts in Zoom, masking, COVID testing, and finding joy in the small ways we connect with one another. We reflected upon the hard lessons in resilience we learned and mourned those taken by the pandemic. At the same time, we remain grateful […]
Stormwater, Runoff, and Nutrient Pollution South Florida is a beautiful place that needs a lot of rainfall in order to thrive. With a population of over 6 million residents in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties, you can expect dense impervious (paved or non absorbent) surfaces in areas with dense population due to the number […]
Native species are integral to the health of local ecosystems, and Florida is no exception. In this mini blog post series, we are going to cover the importance of native species and their significance in mitigating the impacts of climate change, such as chronic flooding, increasing heat, and loss of biodiversity. Native plants are defined […]
