As an organization that works across the humanitarian, development and peace nexus, Mercy Corps has seen first hand that the individuals, households, and communities we serve live in a complex risk environment where climate and conflict shocks have strained the humanitarian system to its breaking point. This panel event will highlight that despite their complexity […]

Ahead of the inaugural High-Level Dialogue on Loss and Damage, set to take place in April next year, this event will provide a unique opportunity for a conceptual and practical conversation between key experts on loss and damage and humanitarian action. The collective aim of the annual High-Level Dialogue, co-convened by the Board of the […]

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This session will spotlight the intersection of gender and urban heat resilience, focusing on cities at the forefront of innovative, gender-responsive approaches to combat rising heatwaves. As urban areas face increasing heat risks, women, children, marginalized communities, and the urban poor are disproportionately affected. By incorporating gender-sensitive frameworks into urban heat response strategies, cities can […]

This event will explore how different methodologies can offer a solution to quantify systems benefits, building real world resilience, and improving the case for investing in resilience. Co-Hosts UNEP FI Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure IIGCC

Urban informality presents many challenges, yet these communities are vital contributors to local economies and play a critical role in the functioning of cities. Recognizing the economic role of these communities in urban areas, from small-scale businesses to the labour force, this session will explore how informal communities can be central to urban climate resilience […]

This side event will emphasize the vital role of Indigenous Peoples knowledge in enhancing climate resilience, aligning with the Race to Resilience campaign. It will showcase the nature, value, and application of Indigenous knowledge across various socio-cultural regions in building resilience. The event will stress the importance of including Indigenous Peoples in global climate initiatives […]

Join us as we celebrate another year of steady progres for the Race to Resilience campaign. Razan Campaign continues to expand and reach significant milestones, with resilience action plans now protecting 2 billion people. We are also delighted to welcome 7 new partners to this growing movement. Through our collective efforts, we are placing both […]

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Private sector is not a homogenous entity as often described in mainstream discourse on climate resilience. The focus of most climate action discourse on private sector action is on the role of big business. However, private sector also entails big and small-holder farmers, intermediary actors like small traders, small and medium enterprises, and other forms […]

The event aims to explore and showcase the emerging, effective risk assessment approaches, defining and measuring resilience in the built environment. By focusing on real-world implementation and assessment approaches from various geographies across the built environment value chain, the event will distil common principles that can be scaled globally to enhance urban resilience against climate […]

The interactive session will foreground the importance of incorporating Indigenous and local wisdom in decision-making on climate adaptation and loss & damage through voices from the Global South. It will explore the diverse perspectives on knowledge, how different knowledge types can be meaningfully integrated, and how we can assess the effectiveness of these efforts in […]

Despite safeguarding 80% of Earth’s biodiversity, Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) receive less than 1% of global climate funding. Without equitable, flexible, and community-centred financing, IPLCs face limitations in harnessing their knowledge and practices to drive scalable adaptation and resilience. This session will address the urgent need to reform financial mechanisms that better serve […]

Within a context of increasing impacts of climate change and shrinking budgets, this session will explore how the current gaps in financing for extreme weather events and disaster recovery efforts can be filled, with greater emphasis on preparedness, a stronger alignment between different financing streams and innovative models to risk layering. Co-Hosts REAP Red Cross […]

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The objective of this event is to highlight the participatory and inter-sectoral process that was fundamental for the development of Peru's Long Term Climate Change´s Strategy to 2050 (LTS 2050), reflecting the needs and priorities of stakeholders at the national, regional and local levels. Co-Host Ministry of Environment of Peru (MINAM)

The event aims to highlight the innovative approaches Peru has developed to engage local and regional communities in climate action, with a special focus on sustainable development. It seeks to create a space for exchange and reflection on progress and experiences in subnational climate action, promoting effective adaptation to the impacts of climate change. Co-Host […]

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