Building coalitions to brace climate change and build a resilient urban future
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Humanitarian Talks
Information
The session will showcase examples of humanitarian response as well as anticipatory action to climate change induced hazards such as floods and heatwaves which increasingly impact urban populations and urban infrastructures. The focus is on joining forces with city governments and other partners to build resilience and be better prepared to face future shocks and crises.
Organisers
German Red Cross (GRC)International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Speakers
Catalina JAIME
Head of the Climate and ConflictClimate CentreReinholdt ERDT
German Red CrossCecilia SCHMOELZER
Senior Officer For Urban Preparedness And ResponseInternational Federation Of Red Cross And Red Crescent SocietiesKatrin BRUEBACH
Global Director Programs, Innovation & ImpactResilient Cities Network