Events

The opening will celebrate the 4th year that the Resilience hub is running and will reflect on the progress made and the importance of regional priorities being elevated at global spaces. The aim of the Opening is to generate a collaborative and engaging dialogue (expect fun surprises by way of ice breakers!) to reflect on […]

Climate change has resulted in exacerbating effects to natural ecosystems and communities worldwide. Local actions and decisions play a crucial role in building climate resilience. However, youth perspectives are usually underrepresented in these processes, in spite of their significant vulnerabilities in future impacts as well as their potential for innovative solutions.This side event seeks to […]

Recognizing the extremely rich work that is already being delivered and undertaken by development partners such as the NAP Global Network, UNFCCC, UNDP, UNEP, FAO and many others; in order to build further global collaborations and expand support to countries wishing to enhance or embrace new adaptation planning processes, GGGI, Columbia University, The Adaptation Fund, […]

Details coming soon Co-Host Government of Peru

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More than half the world’s children, or approximately 1 billion children, are already at an extremely high risk from the impacts of climate change. However, to date, only 2.4 percent of climate finance over the 17-year period to 2023 from key multilateral climate funds (MCFs) has been fully child responsive. UNICEF will take this opportunity […]

The session brings a diverse group of speakers from Africa (Nigeria) and Asia (Bangladesh) to share their work and experience in nature and biodiversity conservation efforts, an area greatly impacted by the dire consequences of climate change. Throughout the session, there would be a comprehensive discussion on capitalizing on youths' roles and leadership in conservation […]

The Paris Agreement and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF) recognize the importance of respecting, protecting and fulfilling human rights with regard to biodiversity and climate action. A Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA) ensures that policies, governance and actions actively seek ways to support and promote human rights in their design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, learning and […]

This session will focus on the OPPORTUNITY by highlighting the innovative potential of informal settlements and the pathways for scaling these grassroots resilience efforts from local to national levels, integrating them into broader urban planning and climate strategies. Co-Hosts Mahila Housing Trust (MHT) Waterfront Alliance (WA)

The priority and focus of this session is to bring together CSOs and finance sector representatives to discuss and share innovative solutions that can be scaled across health, gender, and nature-based solutions – innovative solutions with equitable adaptation. Co-Hosts SEWA Atlantic Council

The event will bring together a diverse group of leaders, each contributing insights into how resilience strategies can effectively address climate challenges. As we gather to discuss resilient infrastructure, it is paramount to acknowledge how current global circumstances affect regional and international efforts and communities. Co-Hosts AVINA IRENA Race to Resilience

The Santiago network was established under the Warsaw International Mechanism for loss and damage (WIM) in 2019 (COP 25/CMA 2) to enhance the capacities of developing countries particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change, through technical assistance, to avert, minimize and address loss and damage. As the Santiago network is being operationalized, building […]

This event seeks to highlight the various financial mechanisms that enable locally-led adaptation that policymakers can innovate and scale. This includes the development or strengthening of national financial vehicles, such as national climate change funds, the use and support for small scaling granting initiatives, and the strengthening of national delivery mechanisms. The event will provide […]

The session will explore the role of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in contributing to the ‘Rio Trio’ initiative by examining their effectiveness in achieving goals related to biodiversity conservation, climate mitigation, and climate adaptation. The speakers will also highlight the limitations associated with designing, implementing, and financing NbS and recommend strategies based on examples of successful […]

Brazil saw some of the worst impacts of the climate crisis on its communities, infrastructure, biodiversity, and economy in 2024. Leading the G20 process this year and COP30 on the horizon, there is increasing pressure on the private financial sector in Brazil and the Latin American Region to mobilize resources to address climate risks and […]

Each year, the world is facing multiple and overlapping disasters, straining the humanitarian field’s ability to respond and stretching resources to the brink. At the same time, the commitment to Early Warnings for All and the investment in early warning systems has meant that partners can support vulnerable communities ahead of a disaster by taking […]