How climate change sparks innovation for fragile communities

Sep 24, 2019

People cross a flooded road in Jamalpur, Bangladesh, July 22, 2019. Picture taken July 22, 2019. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - RC181D7AAB50

Donors are using rain forecasts to help the Bangladeshi population recover from monsoons. Image: REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain

Efrem Garlando

Community Specialist, International Organizations and Humanitarian Agenda, World Economic Forum

Adriana Bianco

Knowledge Management Consultant, World Food Programme

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