Join us online for Development and Climate Days 2021: a two-day digital event spanning multiple time zones that aims to be the most inclusive D&C Days event yet. We’re bringing together those working at the frontline of sustainable development and climate agendas - grassroots representatives, researchers, development practitioners and policymakers from across the world - to discuss how to work together to build a climate-resilient future for all.

Development and Climate Days (D&C Days) 2021 will be held during the annual Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It is two days of networking and exchange, with honest and open discussions on cutting edge climate work with the goal of enhancing understanding of climate risk and creating accessible and actionable strategies for climate resilience.

Download the full D&C Days programme overview (PDF)

We want to build on the opportunities participants may have to make connections with others at COP26 online and in person. We want to create a digital space that allows participants to continue to harness these connections, expand their knowledge and continue to be a place to think out of the box.

Our five themes

D&C Days in 2021 will focus on five ‘evidenced themes’ that we have been building on since 2019. These themes will provide the backbone to the programme, with conference sessions strategically linked to one or more of the following. The themes are:

Building resilient agriculture and food systems
Early warning, early action to leave no one behind
Financing a resilient future
Establishing resilient cities and infrastructure, and
Working with nature to build resilience.

Following D&C Days online

D&C Days 2021 is a two-day digital conference that will bring together participants from all over the world to connect via our bespoke event platform, which will be launching soon. This is a free, online only event, and your ticket allows access to all the online activities.

Follow on Twitter via #DCdays21, and we will also be providing comprehensive coverage of the event itself.

About the organisers

This year’s event is hosted in partnership by the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre (RCCC), International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Global Resilience Partnership (GRP), the World Bank and Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance.

With contributions from: Nourish Scotland.

About attending

Do I need a ticket?

Yes, please register now and you will receive more information about how to log in to the D&C Days online event platform soon. The event sessions will be hosted using the Zoom video conferencing service.

How do I attend D&C Days?

Join us from your computer or mobile phone! D&C Days is a free, online event. You do not have to attend COP26 in order to participate, and there is no need to seek sponsorship, since it will be entirely online and free admission.

What language will D&C Days use?

D&C Days will be delivered in English. Some sessions may be available in other languages and this will be clearly highlighted in the online programme available soon.

Where I can contact the organisers with questions?

If you have any questions about attending, please email us at this address: dandcdayscop@gmail.com.

Event recording

Parts of the event will be recorded to be distributed publicly afterwards. By registering for this event, you agree to give your consent for this. You will be able to use the conferencing technology to anonymise your attendance once you have joined a session.

The information you provide will be held on our database to process your booking. We do not share data with any third parties. We may contact you in the future about other D&C Days events. You can opt out of receiving further information from us using the registration form.

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Development & Climate Days 2021 (D&C Days)