Collaborative Innovation on Climate Action

Recap on the interventions taking place across East Africa, Turkey and Afghanistan as these panels discuss how innovation can help fight against the effects of climate change in the region.

Türkiye Region

This session brings together civil society and the private sector for an exploration of how new partnerships and mission-driven innovation can accelerate a more refugee-inclusive and sustainable textile sector in Türkiye.

Collaborative Innovations for Climate Action - Turkiye

Hüdai

Kara

Founders of Metsims Sustainability Consultancy

Oznur

Ozcelik

Sustainability Social Program Specialist

Levent

Bozgeyik

Co-Founder of KAL company

Nicolas

Metri

Head of Programme for the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) in Turkey

Afghanistan Region

This session spotlights the need for more innovation in the agriculture and water sectors in Afghanistan and brings together civil society, technical experts and local voices to discuss new ways of addressing climate-related challenges through innovation and partnerships.

Collaborative Innovations for Climate Action - Afghanistan

Ezattullah

Sediqi

Program Director in the Resilience, Emergency and Humanitarian Aid

Nana

Heltberg

Innovation and Partnership Advisor (DRC)

Peter

Vangsbo

Associated Director of the Climate and Sustainability Service in Arup Nordic

Ayub

Ayubi

Economic Recovery Specialist (DRC)

Lillah

Emmik Sørensen

DRC Environment Advisor

Marc

Dumas-Johansen

Agriculture and food security specialist with Green Climate Fund

East Africa and Great Lakes region

Climate change and conflict events pose an ever-increasing and ongoing challenge to communities around east Africa. Is there a place for community-led innovative practices in remote areas where we can learn from communities adapting to challenges?