Rising Above the Heat: Forging Women-Led Solutions to Heat Stress

Monday, December 4, 2023
10:30 - 11:30

Theme

High Level


Details

At COP28, the Asian Development Bank will launch a groundbreaking initiative, "Rising Above the Heat: Forging Women-Led Solutions to Heat Stress." This event unveils a program targeting the urgent issue of heat stress in Asia and the Pacific, focusing on enhancing resilience among women. Leveraging Arsht-Rock’s expertise and featuring a global panel, the session will discuss the need for gender-responsive strategies and innovative solutions to address the escalating challenges of climate-induced heat stress. Hosted by: Asian Development Bank and Arsht-Rock


Speaker

Masatsugu Asakawa
President
Asian Development Bank

Felipe Calderón
Former President
Mexico

Sally Capp
Lord Mayor
Melbourne, Australia

Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton
Former Secretary of State
United States of America

Frederick Kempe
Atlantic Council

Eleni Myrivili
Chief Heat Officer
Un-habitat / Arsht-rock

Hon. Lynda Tabuya
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation
Fiji

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