Island communities face particular challenges when it comes to disasters and extreme weather events. The impacts can be devastating, from hurricanes and tsunamis to floods and volcanic eruptions. This session dives deep into the specific vulnerabilities of islands and how to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
Alexandra Soezer
Director, Climate Action Center of Excellence (CACE)
Camila Tapias
Global Disaster Resilience Specialist, SPIN Global
Dr. Ilan Kelman
Professor of Disasters and Health, Department of Risk and Disaster Reduction, UCL
Julian Baez Benitez
Director of Regional Office for the Americas, World Meteorological Organization Secretariat
Pricila Iranah
Project Director, Indian Ocean Islands Foundation
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