Harnessing Data Science for Climate Resilience: A Workshop on Policy-Driven Analysis in Nepal 29 November 2023 A growing number of countries, especially in Asia, are using data to design policies, respond to crises, and model future scenarios. Given its growing importance for informing decision-making, having accurate, high-quality, and trustworthy data is more crucial than ever. This training session, organized by the Asian Development Bank’s South Asia Regional Department (SARD), aims to build data capacity of and introduce data solutions to climate policy stakeholders in Nepal. This training is structured from the perspective of data practitioners and combines industry best practices with the application of data solutions in climate policy analysis. Program and Learning Materials 29 November 2023 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Introductory Remarks Jazira Asanova, ADB Opening Remarks Avani Dixit, ADB Improving Enhancing the Evidence Base for Climate Analysis in Data-Scarce Environments Application of Data Solutions to Inform Adaptation Decisions Under Climate Risk Uncertainties Recent Advances in Data Science and Implications for Policy Practitioners Wrap-Up Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Jazira Asanova ADB Organizer/s South Asia Department Topics Climate Change ICT