2nd Climate change and extreme cyclones: regional conference on disaster risk reduction and emergency response in a rapidly changing world
The conference will aim for a common understanding of the new tropical cyclone surge pattern and its potential impacts, and for examining different cyclone risk reduction options or models to increase readiness and awareness of countries, local authorities and communities. Elements at risk include the most vulnerable people, livelihoods, and infrastructure; all these should benefit from actions that will protect life and ensure sustainability. The conference will provide a venue where stakeholders can share experiences, and bridge the gaps between extreme cyclone events and the rapidity to cope with such disasters and reduce its harmful impacts.
The main themes are:
-Climate Change Scenarios and their Implication for Disaster Management and Emergency Preparedness
1. Climate change, extreme cyclones and community preparedness
2. Public health implications of climate change.
3. Climate change scenarios: implications for livelihood.
-Approach for improving disaster risk reduction and community adaptation
1. Policy advocacy and knowledge management.
2. Climate Change adaptation for cities.
3. End-to-end early waning.