Rapid and Collective Action: Highlights fro Asian Conference on Climate Change and Disaster Resilience

On the 10th of August, the Asian Institute of Management played host to the Asian Conference on Climate Change and Disaster Resilience, a pivotal event marked by its emphasis on swift and collaborative responses.

In photo (from left): Olivier Roche, Head of the Stephen Zuellig School of Development Management; Dr. Jikyeong Kang, President and Dean, AIM; Emmanuel V. Rubio, AboitizPower President and CEO; Prof. Marqueza L. Reyes Clinical Professor, Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management, Stephen Zuellig School of Development; Robert E.A. Borje, CCC Vice Chairperson and Executive Director; and Dr. Chad Michael Briggs, Faculty at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Alaska Anchorage

Emmanuel V. Rubio, the President and CEO of AboitizPower, spearheaded thought-provoking dialogues centered around the vital role of Public-Private Partnerships in tackling the myriad challenges that cast shadows over energy supply stability and the robustness of critical infrastructure.

In his engaging discussions, Rubio underscored the imperative of joint efforts between public and private sectors to counteract the threats that loom large. The conference provided an opportune platform for stakeholders to deliberate upon innovative strategies to enhance disaster resilience and promote sustainable practices.