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Climate and conflict in the Middle East: Adaptation opportunities for COP28

29 August 2023

Online

The Middle East Institute and the International Committee of the Red Cross are pleased to hold a panel on the intersection of armed conflict and climate change and the impact on vulnerable communities in the Middle East. The experts will discuss ways that different governmental and civil society sectors can collaborate on climate action for those most affected — particularly with respect to water security, local development, humanitarian diplomacy, and climate financing.

Speakers

Clare Dalton, Head of Delegation, United Arab Emirates, ICRC
Hayder Alabadli, Climate and Environment Officer, Baghdad, ICRC
Megan Ferrando, Non-resident Scholar, Climate and Water Program, Middle East Institute
Christopher Frassetto, Senior Advisor, Partnerships, COP28
Mohammed Mahmoud, Senior Fellow; Director of the Climate and Water Program, Middle East Institute

Moderator

Meaghan Parker, Executive Director, Society of Environmental Journalists

More information available here

This description was excerpted from mei.edu.

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