Focused on the intersection of technology and standards, this panel will explore how technology – ranging from emerging technologies and applications to traditional knowledge - and global standards can drive climate resilience. Representatives from leading organizations will discuss technical solutions, adaptation and mitigation technologies, and the importance of global standardization in ensuring safe, responsible, scalable and interoperable climate solutions.

This panel will explore the role of policy and regulation in climate resilience, the current state of play across different jurisdictions, and challenges which come with policy fragmentation in a global challenge and in global value chains. Panelists representing policy makers will provide their perspective and examples to illustrate challenges and opportunities that the regulatory framework provide.

Highlighting the importance of research, education, and skills development, discussions of this panel will explore the role of academia, educational and professional training, as well as the identification and development of skills necessary to drive technological and policy advancements in climate action in an inclusive manner.

This panel will highlight the economic dimensions of climate resilience, including financing mechanisms of sustainability-related technologies, trade policies, and development strategies. Panelists will discuss various mobilization mechanisms for financial resources and the sustainability requirements of technology funding. It will also explore the intersection between technology, environment and trade, as well as the perspective and role of developing countries in developing and deploying resilient technologies and practices.

This panel will feature industry and government representatives who will share their perspectives and experiences with policy adoption and technology implementation. They will discuss the various factors influencing this process and emphasize the significance of each factor in different contexts and scenarios.

In this interactive workshop, participants will be divided into groups to collaboratively work towards developing a technology roadmap for climate resilience. Participants are expected to represent different profiles, including technologists, policy makers, standards, academia and trade experts. The workshop facilitators will create awareness on what a roadmap is and what the process involves, guide discussions on identifying key priorities, setting realistic targets, and outlining actionable steps. The workshop aims to synthesize insights from the panelists and other conference participants into a cohesive strategy for moving forward following the Symposium. Foresight techniques including scenario building, and other approaches including gamification will be used to optimize the exchange among participants.