As world leaders debate the effects of climate change at the UN Climate Change Conference in Doha, join Elias Fon and Martin Cottingham from Islamic Relief, Dr Rossi, from the University of Birmingham, Deborah Doane, Director of the World Development Movement and Becky Slack from the New Statesman as they talk about how investment in climate-change adaption programmes and resilience could save thousands of lives in natural disasters. Recent catastrophes in Pakistan, Haiti and the Philippines, as well as prolonged drought across Africa, provide the backdrop to this timely and engaging panel discussion.

In 2010/11, three major natural disasters took place that affected more than 25 million people. As a result, there are currently more than 29 million people suffering from chronic malnourishment. Islamic Relief feel that it is time for a change in global strategy – shifting away from reactive aid to equipping people and communities with the skills and tools they need to prepare for and protect themselves against disaster.


Speakers: Martin Cottingham (Author, Feeling the Heat) Elias Fon (Islamic Relief), Deborah Doane (Director, World Development Movement), Dr. Benedetta Rossi (University of Birmingham)

Chair: Becky Slack (New Statesman)

This is a FREE event but due to limited spaces booking is essential. Please contact Reyhana Patel at 0121 622 0710 or Reyhana.Patel@irworldwide.org for more information and to book your place! External Event Url
University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, , United Kingdom