Islands face a unique set of climate-related challenges due to their geographical and environmental characteristics. Specific challenges associated with projected sea level rise include enhanced coastal erosion, increased flooding risk, and saltwater intrusion. Additionally, other climate-related issues may significantly impact the various ecological and economic functions and services of small islands.
Small islands also contend with the tyranny of distance and a lack of alternative resources, making the design of resilient adaptation and mitigation strategies a cumbersome task. In this context, the Climate Hub Happy Hour aims to improve the understanding of climate-specific constraints and to help consolidate the scientific basis for designing climate-resilient adaptation programs for islands.
Preliminary Programme
| Time | Title |
|---|---|
| 10:00 - 10:05 | Welcome |
| 10:05 - 10:30 |
Evaluation of nature-based climate solutions for agricultural landscapes in the Galapagos Islands Keynote by Veerle Vanackere, UCLouvain |
| 10:30 - 10:40 | Q&A |
| 10:40 - 11:05 | Keynote by Dr. Hillary Briffa, King's College London |
| 11:05 - 11:15 | Q&A |
| 11:15 - 12:15 | Pitch presentations |
| 12:15 - 12:30 | Final discussion |
Want to join or contribute?
Visit the event page at UCLouvain to register or submit your pitch proposal (uclouvain.be).
