Event: Adapting to Thrive — U.S. Action on Global Climate Change Adaptation
08 Nov 2021
2:00PM - 3:00PM, GMT -4
USAID
Climate change is threatening the lives and livelihoods of millions of people worldwide.
As the world works to slow emissions, developing countries urgently need support to reduce the impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities. Following President Biden’s announcement of the President’s Emergency Plan for Adaptation and Resilience (PREPARE), this event will feature high-level representatives from across the U.S. Government, Ministerial representatives from the Vulnerable 20 and representatives from civil society to discuss the United States’ role in supporting global climate adaptation efforts.
Speakers include:
USAID Administrator Samantha Power
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry
NOAA Administrator Dr. Richard Spinrad
Joan Carling, Environment and Indigenous Rights Defender, Philippines
Tjada D'Oyen McKenna, CEO, Mercy Corps
Elizabeth Gulugulu,Youth Environmentalist, Zimbabwe
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