By 2050, around 1 billion coastal residents may face climate hazards. Acknowledging this vulnerability, the IPCC emphasizes the need for scaled actions and resources to bolster climate-resilient projects in coastal cities. The conference will tackle common challenges and promote shared value for coastal adaptation amidst climate change.
Speaker(s):
Mathieu Kayser, Biarritz Deputy Mayor & Environment Delegate, Mairie de Biarritz / Blue Forward Fund
Henk Ovink, Executive Director, Global Commission on the Economics of Water
Martin Powell, Head of Sustainability, AXA
Lisa Devignol, Project Coordinator, Ocean & Climate Platform
Hajar Yagkoubi, Next Generation speaker, Hajar Yagkoubi Public Speaking
Moderated by: Mara Steinbrenner, Project Lead, Impact Festival
This conference was filmed during ChangeNOW, the largest event of solutions for the planet, in Paris from March 25 to 27, 2024 for its 7th edition. The three-day summit brought together over 35,000 of the world’s leading policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, companies, NGOs, and citizens to address pressing issues around climate, resources, biodiversity, and inclusion.
Learn more at www.changenow.world