The Climate Talk Series: Preparing for COP28
Enhancing Climate Resilience through upskilling and capacity building
Unleash your potential and drive climate action! Join the conversation on building competencies to confront climate change.

March 16th 2023
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
SEE Institute
overview
In this Talk Series, you'll discover how to make a meaningful difference in mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change. With the right resources and tools, individuals and organizations will become more informed, prepared, and effective in tackling this global challenge.
By investing in capacity building and upskilling, you'll be at the forefront of creating a sustainable and resilient future for all. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experts, exchange ideas, and take your climate efforts to the next level. Join us at SEE Institute for this innovative discussion ahead of COP 28 that will shape a more sustainable and resilient future for all!
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Objectives of the discussion
The need for individuals and organizations to adapt and evolve their skills and capacities is more crucial than ever before. The first installment of our Climate Talk Series: Preparing for COP28 is a pivotal moment in the UAE’s climate action, where experts from diverse fields, including engineering, science, economics, and policy, come together to find solutions and shape a more resilient future.
Through this talk series, SEE Institute aims to provide a platform for experts and professionals to share best practices and experiences in upskilling for climate change, while simultaneously encouraging the audience to adopt these practices.
We will explore the challenges and opportunities presented by the climate emergency through the masterclass and panel discussion while taking a deeper look into how upskilling and capacity building can help society rise to the challenge.
The series seeks to promote interdisciplinary collaboration among experts from different fields such as engineering, science, economics, and policy in order to find more effective ways to combat climate change.
Join us at the forefront of change!
Agenda
8:30 – 9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 – 9:15 AM
Keynote Speaker
The Importance of Climate Literacy in the 21st CenturyDr. Jasmina Locke
9:15 – 10:15 AM
Masterclass
Building Resilient Communities: Capacity Building and Upskilling for Climate AdaptationMuna Al Nahdi
10:15 – 10:30 AM
Break & Networking
10:30 – 11:15 AM
Panel Discussion
Capacity Building within the workforce for climate resilienceDr. Jacinta Dsilva
Dr. KAmEl Mellahi
Arpana Sharma
Ben McCabe
Prakash Rao
11:15 – 11:20 AM
Closing Ceremony
11:20 – 12:00 PM
Networking
Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Jasmina Locke
Masterclass Speaker
Muna Al Nahdi
Panel Moderator
Dr. Jacinta Dsilva
Panel Speaker
Dr. Kamel Mellahi
Panel Speaker
Arpana Sharma
Panel Speaker
Ben McCabe
Panel Speaker
Prakash Rao