The Future of Climate Adaptation in Africa and the Middle East

With Egypt hosting COP27 this month, the Middle East and Africa are in a unique position to take a leadership role on global climate adaptation efforts, particularly in light of the broad spectrum of worsening climate change impacts that are already afflicting the region. The urgency to adapt to the mounting challenges posed by extreme heat, water scarcity, sea level rise, wildfires, and severe weather events has never been higher. Therefore, it becomes critical to identify feasible and effective strategies for climate adaptation in the region, as well as the optimal practical and financial pathways that help achieve the successful implementation of those adaptation strategies.
 
Among several events held on the sidelines of COP27, Middle East Institute (MEI) organized this expert panel discussion to explore the climate adaptation opportunities that are most likely to move the global climate change management agenda toward a more resilient future.