Resilience Hub at COP27

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Elevating Climate Resilience

At COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, the Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) hosted the Resilience Hub - a central space dedicated to advancing climate resilience discussions and actions. This dynamic in-person and virtual hub served as a collaborative platform for stakeholders worldwide, focusing on locally-led solutions and the needs of vulnerable communities.

Key Features:

  • A space for diverse stakeholders - including businesses, NGOs, governments, and academia - to connect, share knowledge, and collaborate on climate resilience initiatives.

  • The hub offered both physical and virtual participation options, ensuring inclusive engagement for attendees worldwide.

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My work:

💻 Virtual Platform Development

→ Remotely supported the creation and optimisation of the hub's virtual platform, ensuring a seamless user experience

🤝 Sponsorship and Exhibitor Coordination

→ Managed virtual sponsorships and Regional Hub exhibitor areas

→ Designed interactive virtual stalls to showcase resilience initiatives effectively

🔥 Live Event Oversight

→ Supervised the virtual platform during live events, ensuring smooth streaming and participant engagement

📣 Helpdesk Management

→ Coordinated the virtual help desk, providing real-time assistance to participants and addressing technical inquiries promptly

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Impact:

As the official home of the UN-backed Race to Resilience campaign, the hub united over 1,500 non-state actors committed to enhancing climate adaptation efforts.

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Client:

Global Resilience Partnership

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Locations:

Virtual