About the event

Join us for an insightful discussion on financing climate adaptation in Africa, featuring Tuwilika Nailoke Shaimemanya (UN-Habitat). This ASR Talk event explores how Namibia’s experiences can offer valuable lessons for other developing nations. We will examine strategies for unlocking climate finance, building resilient infrastructure, and fostering international cooperation.

Key Topics:

• Global Implications of climate-resilient Infrastructure
• Financing solutions for adaptation
• Lessons from Namibia for Developing Countries
• Cross-border partnerships for climate adaptation

Moderator: Carol Ofafa (ASR)

Webinar Agenda

Time	Session/Sub-Topic	Discussant
1:00 pm to 1:05 pm	Session 1: Welcome and overview of the event by co-host. – Introduction of the theme and key challenges in adaptation financing. – Introduction of Tuwilika Nailoke Shaimemanya and her expertise in climate adaptation financing.	Co-host: Carol Ofafa
1:05 pm to 1:25 pm	Session 2: Keynote Presentation – Overview of Tuwilika’s policy brief on Unlocking Climate-Resilient infrastructure in Namibia through adaptation financing – The state of climate adaptation financing in Namibia  Key recommendations for unlocking adaptation financing for climate-resilient infrastructure: Practical strategies and case studies.	Guest speaker: Tuwilika Nailoke Shaimemanya
1:25 pm to 1:45 pm	Session 3: Interactive Q&A Session An interactive session with the guest speaker and co-hosts focusing on the following key points: – How to scale adaptation financing in low-income countries – Best practices for public-private partnerships in resilient infrastructure – Role of international collaboration in supporting adaptation financing – Opportunities for cross-border investments	Guest speaker and co-host
1:45 pm to 2:00 pm	Session 4: Q&A and Closing Remarks  An interactive session where participants can pose questions to the guest speaker and provide feedback. Summary of key takeaways.	Co-host: Carol Ofafa