SEMINAR TIMETABLEAdvancing Climate-Resilient Development through International Cooperation

Climate change presents significant and urgent challenges to developing countries, threatening lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure. To address these risks, promoting Climate-Resilient Development (CRD) is crucial to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth. This seminar will convene international organizations and governments from developing countries to explore how development cooperation can advance CRD. The discussions will emphasize creating synergies with other development goals and reducing trade-offs, with a focus on expanding the "TICAD Adaptation Initiative", which was announced upon The 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development in August 2025, beyond Africa. In this setting, JICA will introduce its "Biodiversity-FIT", a guidance which aims to enhance the connection between climate and nature by advocating for nature-based solutions (NbS) and biodiversity-friendly development. This initiative supports collaborative efforts to tackle the Triple Planetary Crisis - comprising climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution - and aligns with Japan's broader environmental strategies.

Opening Remark

MIYAZAKI Katsura｜ Executive Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, JICA

Keynote

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Scene-Setting Presentation

Valerie Hickey｜Global Director, Climate Change Group, World Bank Group
INADA Kyosuke｜Director General for Sustainability Management, JICA

Panel Discussion

MIYAZAKI Katsura｜Ditto
Valerie Hickey｜Ditto
Patrick V. Verkooijen｜President & CEO, Global Center on Adaptation (GCA)
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INADA Kyosuke｜Ditto

Closing Remarks

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