TS4-2: A world in crisis: Building resilience in complex settings

This session will explore how DRR can bridge the gap between humanitarian, development and peace efforts, particularly in regions facing multiple crises like climate change and conflict. Participants will learn from successful case studies, discuss the challenges of integrating DRR in these complex contexts, and identify strategies to scale up efforts. The session aims to drive greater coordination and innovation in DRR across sectors to build resilience and contribute to long-term peace and development.

UNDRR Focal Points

• Ms. Emilia Wahlström
• Mr. Marcus Elten
• Mr. Alf Blikberg

Organizing Team experts

• Mr. Abdulrazak Abubakar, ActionAID
• Mr. Bashir Abdi, African Solution
• Ms. Alessandra Lentini, Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS)
• Ms. Radhana Devi Khedan, District Council of Savane
• Ms. Jana Junghardt, Swiss NGO DRR Platform, Helvetas
• Ms. Christelle Cazabat, Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC)
• Mr. Nelson Castano Henao, International Federation of Red Cross Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
• Ms. Louise Thaller, Impact Initiatives
• Mr. Jeremy Wetterwald, Impact Initiatives
• Ms. Katharina Lotzen, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
• Ms. Shivangi Chavda, Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR)
• Ms. Diana Ngure, NORCAP
• Ms. Marielle Pettersson, Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB)
• Mr. Karl Torring, Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB)
• Ms. Haya Al-kubati, United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth (MGCY)
• Ms. Michelle Yonetani and Ms. Esme O’Keeffe, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
• Ms. Maria Holtsberg, UN Women
• Ms. Asikaralu Okafor, Village Farmers Initiative (VFI)

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