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Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Adapting Water Systems in a Changing Climate

Tracks
Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Speaker

Miss Aznie Rahim
Researcher
Selangor Adaptation Centre

Water for Climate Adaptation: Assessing Policy Integration and Evaluating Implementation in Malaysia

8:00 AM - 8:15 AM

Biography

Aznie Rahim is a policy expert with more than 18 years of experience in public service, focusing on climate change adaptation, policy formulation, and project execution. She is proficient in merging scientific research with policy structures to create thorough adaptation plans and has demonstrated achievements in advocacy, stakeholder collaboration, and strategic planning.
Dr Jia Wu
Professor for Climate Change Projection
National Climate Center / China Meteorological Administration

Projected impacts of climate change on major dams in the upper Yangtze River basin and implications for adaptation

8:15 AM - 8:30 AM

Biography

Prof. Hongmei Xu’s research focus on climate change impact on water resource. Mr. Xiao Ma’s research is focus on impact of meteorological disasters on power infrastructure.
Dr Meron Teferi Taye
International Water Management Institue

Promoting climate-smart water management in the Awash basin, Ethiopia

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

Biography

Dr. Meron Teferi Taye is a hydroclimatologist and is a researcher at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Meron has been working in water and climate research for over 10 years and contributed to a range of applied, interdisciplinary research and development projects.
Dr Nick Cradock-Henry
Principal Scientist
GNS Science

“Everything, Everywhere, All at Once”: Public-sector scenarios for climate-risk disclosure in public agencies and institutions

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Biography

Dr Meminvegni Guidigan
Researcher
French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development / IRD

Influence of land cover changes on lifting condensation levels over West Africa

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Biography

Guidigan is a climate scientist specialized in land atmosphere interaction effect on land surface energy and their impact on agriculture.
Dr Sintayehu Alemayehu
Scientist
The International Center for Tropical Agriculture / CIAT

Developing user-centered livestock water and pasture monitoring and early warning systems for enhancing climate resilience in Ethiopia’s pastoral communities

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Biography

Dr. Sintayehu Alemayehu is a multi-disciplined climate resilience and adaptation scientist specializing in dryland and pastoral systems, agri-food system, and climate-smart agriculture. He advances climate solutions through digital innovation, climate finance, policy engagement, and strategic partnerships to enhance food security, environmental sustainability, and resilient livelihoods in Africa.
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