The Planet & Smart Cities: Adaptation and resilience: Managing climate risk

The Planet & Smart Cities: Adaptation and resilience: Managing climate risk

Climate change, population shifts and increasing conflicts all mean that the world’s disaster risk is rising. Natural disasters, extreme weather and environmental degradation can cause significant damage; with the power to disrupt harvests, deplete fisheries and damage livelihoods. How do we prepare the financial system? How can technology help us to reduce vulnerability to natural hazards and climate change? We talk to experts and innovators and draw out examples of how technology and AI are playing a crucial role in managing climate risk.

Featuring:
Iggy Bassi - Founder and CEO - Cervest
Zoë Scott - Head of Multilateral Programmes - The Centre for Disaster Protection
Chris Gunness - Journalist and Broadcaster - The Myanmar Accountability Project (Moderator)

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