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Bridging the Humanitarian-Development Continuum Operationalizing the Settlements Approach to address climate and environmental

Luca Girardi

Moderator

date November 8, 2024 | 09:00 - 12:00
place
Multipurpose room 06
organization
Impact Initiatives
country
Switzerland
language
English
Reference: 
TE 06-04

Summary

This training equips participants to adopt the Settlements Approach to create resilient urban communities, addressing climate and environmental challenges. Using the Environmental Thematic Annex as a key tool, participants will engage in an interactive session, including case studies, breakout groups, and hands-on exercises. The event emphasises collaboration between city leaders, humanitarian, development, and local actors to strengthen community resilience in crisis settings.

Objectives

The training aims to build capacity among city leaders, development partners, and humanitarian actors to integrate climate and environmental considerations into building resilient urban communities using the Environmental Thematic Annex as a guide. Participants will enhance preparedness and resilience in conflict or disaster-induced crises by developing skills to coordinate across sectors for sustainable community development.

Session panelists

Panelist
Role
Organization
Country
Mr. Seki Hirano
Global Shelter Cluster Coordinator
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR
Ms. Jia Cong Ang
Human Settlements Officer
UN-Habitat
Mr. Suhaib Harahsha
Head of Planning Department
Greater Mafraq Municipality
Mr. Bassam Kalka
Sheter and Settlement Technical Advisor
Catholic Relief Service
Ms. Elsa Diaz
Sheter and Settlement Technical Advisor
Catholic Relief Service