The Gobeshona Global Conference 4

The high-level panel discussion was with distinguished university professors, experts in Climate Change and Climate Action. They shared their role and the role of universities in equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to address climate challenges, how universities contribute to climate research and provide evidence to inform policy decisions etc.

The 4th Annual Gobeshona Global Conference took place on 1st March to 8th March 2024, virtually by International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD). The conference provided the opportunity to bring together a distinguished and multidisciplinary group of scholars, policy-makers, researchers, and practitioners from around the world who shared their knowledge, research, and practical experiences on climate change issues with a broad range of themes and sub-themes. The event featured keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops, thematic sessions and networking sessions, and provided a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration on Climate Change. This year's Gobeshona Global Conference focused on ‘’Monitoring the Locally-Led Adaptation and Resilience’’. The conference provided floor to those local organizations who directly work with the vulnerable communities who are at the frontline of climate change impacts.  You can watch the session "Bridging the Gap: Universities' Role in Capacity Building for Climate Action and Evidence-Based Policy Making”.