World War(M) III: Adaptation and Disaster Resilience

ORF PolicyPod

The intensifying impact of climate change and extreme weather events is exposing the fragility of our vital infrastructure. The devastating impact of every cyclone, flood or drought makes it that much harder to meet the Sustainable Development Goals. What can be done to address this crisis? What frameworks would bring climate change adaptation and resilience into the development/infrastructure planning processes? Speakers: Richard J. Randriamandrato, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Madagascar Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Guyana Mohamed Nasheed, Speaker of the Parliament; Former President, Maldives Moderator: Galit Palzur, Sustainability and Climate Risk Management Expert, Israel The Raisina Dialogue is a multilateral conference committed to addressing the most challenging issues facing the global community. Every year, global leaders in policy, business, media and civil society are hosted in New Delhi to discuss cooperation on a wide range of pertinent international policy matters. The conference is hosted by the Observer Research Foundation in collaboration with the Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs. Click here to learn more about ORF Podcast: www.orfonline.org/podcasts/