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How can technology help improve climate adaptation and resilience?

8 Nov 2021

Chi Huyen Truong (Shachi)

UK Pavilion, COP26 Glasgow

Background

The Walker Institute at the University of Reading, a Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) Associate Member, in partnership with Microsoft is organizing a side event at the UK Pavilion at COP26 Glasgow focusing on the role of technology in climate adaptation and resilience. Pema Gyamtsho, Director General of ICIMOD, and HUC Steering Committee chairpersons will highlight the use of technology in ICIMOD’s works for climate adaptation and resilience and HUC’s role in facilitating productive partnerships for climate action.

NameInstitutional affiliation
Alberto Arribas-HerranzMicrosoft Sustainability Science Lead for Europe
Rosalind CornforthDirector, Walker Institute, University of Reading
Pema GyamtshoDirector General, ICIMOD
Chair
Andrew HarperSpecial Advisor on Climate Action, UNHCR
ICIMOD programmes make use of technology to improve climate adaptation and resilience in the Hindu Kush Himalayas

Chi Huyen Truong (Shachi)

UK Pavilion, COP26 Glasgow

United Kingdom