Disasters can disrupt economies and the fiscal balance of governments. The session looks to explore ways in which adopting Disaster Risk Finance solutions can increase the financial resilience of public finance management systems.

•  Mr. Isoa Talemaibua, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management, Fiji
• Dr. Charlotte Benson, Independent Consultant
• Professor Ilan Noy, Chair in the Economics of Disasters and Climate Change School of Economics and Finance, Victoria University of Wellington
•  Mr. Sumit Gupta, Vice President, Public Sector Solutions, SwissRe
•  Mr. Alexandre Chavarot, Founder, Climate Finance 2050
• Ms Jill Bolland, Principal Natural Hazard and Climate Risk Consultant, Tonkin & Taylor
• Mr. Gaurav Choudhury - Founder, Earshot Podcast Moderator (Moderator)