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Bridging local innovation and global systems

Sep 16, 2026 · 17:30 - 18:45 CEST
Main language: English
Omar Abou-Samra · Emil Heidkamp · Diego Araya · Romel Rivera · Vinicio Flores · Melanie Rideout · María Verónica Andrade Rivadeneira · Luis Marcano Reyes

Bridging local innovation and global systems explores how communities are combining local knowledge, leadership, and technology to build climate resilience. Through inspiring real-world examples from Ecuador, Chile, Indonesia and beyond, participants will hear directly from innovators and community representatives using forecasting tools, climate services, and other technologies to support adaptation. The session will also critically examine the opportunities, risks, and environmental impacts of emerging technologies, helping participants identify responsible, inclusive approaches that place communities at the centre of climate action and locally led adaptation.

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Bridging local innovation and global systems

Bridging local innovation and global systems explores how communities are combining local knowledge, leadership, and technology to build climate resilience. Through inspiring real-world examples from Ecuador, Chile, Indonesia and beyond, participants will hear directly from innovators and community representatives using forecasting tools, climate services, and other technologies to support adaptation. The session will also critically examine the opportunities, risks, and environmental impacts of emerging technologies, helping participants identify responsible, inclusive approaches that place communities at the centre of climate action and locally led adaptation.

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