COP 29: Enhancing Strategic Collaboration Across Organisations of African, Caribbean and Pacific States for Climate Disaster Resilience

Thursday

November

2024

Time

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Time zone

+04

Location

Baku, Azerbaijan

CDB at COP 29

Events

COP 29: Enhancing Strategic Collaboration Across Organisations of African, Caribbean and Pacific States for Climate Disaster Resilience

Climate Action

Oct 28, 2024

The OACPS/CDB side event will:

Raise awareness about the high exposure and vulnerability of OACPS countries to climate change and natural hazards.
Identify key challenges and success stories from the Disaster Risk Reduction Programme (DRRP) that can inform the design and implementation of future DRRPs.
Emphasise the importance of strategic collaboration to mobilise resources and implement transformative actions that enhance resilience in OACPS countries.

News Release

Limited Technical Capacity Hinders Climate Change Adaptation in Small Island Developing States

Panellists at the Enhancing Strategic Collaboration for Climate Disaster Resilience event stand together before a COP29 backdrop

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Speakers

Opening Statements

Mr. L O'Reilly Lewis, Acting Director, Projects Department, CDB
Mr. Jose Carlos Edo Monfort, Team Leader, Directorate General INTPA (European Commission)
Ms. Cristelle Pratt, Assistant Secretary General, OACPS

Panellists

Ms. Valerie Isaac, Division Chief, Environmental Sustainability Unit, CDB
Dr. Pendo Maro, Team Leader, Technical Assistance Team, DRRP
Ms. Lisa Kingsberry, Communications Director, SPC - DRR

Moderator

Ms. Cristelle Pratt, Assistant Secretary General, OACPS