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Opportunity Mapping for Nature-based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience – Harnessing digital and geospatial technologies for decision making in development sectors

Nature-based Solutions were clearly highlighted at the 2022 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction as crucial for meeting Sendai Framework targets.

Please join us for a hybrid workshop for an exchange of knowledge and dialogue on Nature-based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience decision support tools.

The objective is to exchange ideas and move toward strengthening collaboration for integrated implementation of relevant sustainable development goals and multilateral environmental agreement, as well as enhancing the nexus between environment, humanitarian, and development sectors.

Date: 28 June 2022

Time: 14:00 pm – 16:00 CEST

Location: Hybrid online and in-person: Room 2, IEH-1, UNEP Geneva

Registration required for both online & in-person participation:

https://bit.ly/3aDWz00

Refreshments served from 13.30

For more information, contact: Karen Sudmeier-Rieux (Karen.sudmeier@un.org)

28 Jun 2022

Time & Place
Event Details
14:00
Room 2, IEH-1, UNEP Geneva
Opportunity Mapping for Nature-based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience – Harnessing digital and geospatial technologies for decision making in development sectors The objective is to exchange ideas and move toward strengthening collaboration for integrated implementation of relevant sustainable development goals and multilateral environmental agreement, as well as enhancing the nexus between environment, humanitarian, and development sectors.
Dr. Muralee Thummarukudy Director G20 Global Initiative, United Nations Convention on Combating Desertification
Dr. Andrea De Bono Scientific advisor and Head of Unit, GRID-Geneva, UNEP/GRID-Europe & colleagues
Dr. Yosuke Kuramoto Deputy Director, Biodiversity Strategy Office, Nature Conservation Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan
Dr. Boris Van Zanten Disaster Risk Management Specialist, GFDRR/ World Bank
Dr. Dirk Glaesser Director - Sustainable Development of Tourism, World Tourism Organization