Disaster management and resilience in context of rapidly changing climate

Local governments are the first responders to extreme weather events and provide the water and urban infrastructure that are foundations for long term climate resilience. Recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal demonstrate how important it is for municipalities to be ahead of the game. The session will explore opportunities for smart response mechanisms to disaster management and innovative ways to build resilience, as well as how Loss and Damage Funds can support responses now and in the future.

Facilitated by Dhesigen Naidoo, Head of Adaptation & Resilience, PCC

• Thembi Nkadimeng, Minister of Co-operative Governance & Traditional Affairs, South Africa.
• MN Nkosi – Mayor of Lesedi LM & SALGA Chair of ClimateResilience
• Kenalemang Phukuntsi – Mayor of Tswelopelo LM and PCC Commissioner
• Mandy Barnet - SANBI
• Iain Shuker - Director Environment East and Southern Africa, World Bank
• Shafick Adams - PCC Commissioner and Water Research Commission

This event is organised by the PCC with the support of the KwaZulu Natal Provincial Government, eThekwini Municipality and SA National Disaster Management Centre