Adaptation Champions in Action: Building Climate Resilience on the Frontline of Nature Conservation

​Fauna & Flora presents: Adaptation Champions in Action:  Building Climate Resilience on the Frontline of Nature Conservation

​The session highlights the power of locally led action to build climate resilience through nature. Three Climate Adaptation Champions will share insights from their work with communities in Nicaragua, the Eastern Atlantic Islands and Uganda – highlighting local perspectives on climate impacts, adaptation priorities and the role of ecosystem-based approaches. We will also explore how to accelerate finance for locally led climate resilience.

​Speakers:

​Beckie Nantongo, Technical Specialist, Climate Adaptation, Uganda - Fauna & Flora

​Katelene Da Cruz Delgado, Technical Specialist, Climate Adaptation, Cabo Verde - Fauna & Flora

​Marcela Gutierrez, Technical Specialist, Climate Adaptation, Nicaragua - Fauna & Flora

​Adaptation finance specialist - tbc

​Moderator: tbc

​PLEASE NOTE: PHOTO ID WILL BE REQUIRED TO ENTER THE BUILDING

​Fauna & Flora is a nature conservation charity protecting the diversity of life on Earth for the survival of species and habitats, the planet, and people. We work closely with local conservation partners in well over 40 countries to save nature, together. We have been using the collective knowledge and experience of our people and our partners to protect nature across the globe for more than 120 years.

​This event is one of a three-part series taking place on Wednesday 24th June, titled A view from the brink – building climate  resilience through nature  - from community work and local conservation  leadership to innovative finance and international markets -  what and who is needed for real impact.  For information and registration for the other events in this series, please see LCAW event | Fauna & Flora.