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Michael Beck

Research Professor, Institute of Marine Sciences, University of California

Michael Beck is a Professor in the Institute of Marine Sciences at the University of California Santa Cruz. Mike focuses on building coastal resilience to reduce risks to people, property and nature. He works broadly on issues in climate adaptation, marine conservation, and disaster risk reduction…

   Topic(s): Climate Change, Disaster Risk Management, Environment, Finance, ICT
   SDG: Goal 13: Climate Action

Michael Diza

Senior Evaluation Officer, ADB

Michael Diza has been with ADB for more than 10 years. Prior to joining ADB, he worked at the Philippine Institute for Development Studies. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of the Philippines and a master’s degree in Economics from De La Salle University.

   Topic(s): Evaluation, ICT, Knowledge Management
   SDG: Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Michael Russell

Climate Change and Adaptation Consultant, ADB

Michael received a PhD at the School of Geography and Environmental Studies at the University of Tasmania and was a lecturer and researcher at the school for 15 years. The research covered the application of climate measurement and satellite imagery in assessing the interaction of climate,…

   Topic(s): Climate Change, Disaster Risk Management
   SDG: Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, Goal 13: Climate Action

Michelle Chand

Executive Director, Aon Fiji

 Aon is the leading provider of insurance broking, risk management and associated services in Fiji, and around the globe. 

   Topic(s): Disaster Risk Management, Finance
   SDG: Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Michelle Farrington

Public Health Promotion and Community Engagement Lead, Oxfam

Michelle is originally from Manchester and works in Oxfam’s Global Humanitarian Team specializing in public health during emergencies. In the last few years, she has worked in Iraq, Nepal, Sierra Leone, and Yemen, helping families to overcome poverty due to conflicts or natural disasters. Michelle…

   Topic(s): Disaster Risk Management, Health, Water
   SDG: Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

Miguel Coulier

Disaster Risk Management Specialist (Consultant), International Center for Environmental Management

Miguel Coulier is a Disaster Risk Management Specialist (Consultant) at International Center for Environmental Management. He has 14 years experience in disaster risk assessment and management, climate change adaptation, humanitarian coordination, resilient livelihoods, and…

   Topic(s): Climate Change, Disaster Risk Management
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Mike Crosby

Senior Conservation Officer (Asia), BirdLife International

Mike has more than 30 years’ experience in wildlife conservation and a good understanding of environmental and development issues in Asia. He coordinates the BirdLife Asia Partnership’s programme on Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, which works for the conservation of the most important sites…

   Topic(s): Agriculture and Natural Resources, Civil Society, Climate Change, Environment, Knowledge Management
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 13: Climate Action, Goal 15: Life on Land, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Mirko Rizutto

Principal Workplace Management Specialist, ADB

Mirko Rizzuto is heading the governance team in the division for Workplace Management & Hospitality where he oversees the ISO Secretariat and its integrated Energy, Environment, Health and Safety Management System for ADB headquarters. Before joining ADB in January 2013, Mr. Rizzuto was in…

   Topic(s): ADB Administration and Governance, Knowledge Management, Urban Development
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 15: Life on Land

Nadeem Ahmed

Chief Executive Officer, National Disaster Risk Management Fund, Pakistan

Retired Lieutenant General Nadeem Ahmed is responsible for enhancing Pakistan’s risk resilience against natural disasters and climate change impacts. He has extensive experience in the military, development sector (especially disaster risk management) and petroleum industry. He has managed large-…

   Topic(s): Climate Change, Disaster Risk Management
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Nahin Ferdous

Senior Manager, Special Projects, Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC)

Nahin Ferdous is Senior Manager - Special Projects and oversees strategy development, programme designing (Disability Inclusive, Climate Resilient and Urban), and planning for Ultra-Poor Graduation Programme in Bangladesh. He also manages the implementation of the Climate Resilient Ultra-Poor…

   Topic(s): Climate Change, Disaster Risk Management
   SDG: Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 13: Climate Action