Anna Deinhard has over 13 years of experience in the field of climate change adaptation and climate finance.
Anna focuses on advising on international climate policy and finance, building capacity to access climate finance and supporting the elaboration of funding proposals for climate-related initiatives. She offers advisory services to ministries and implementing organizations on climate policy and finance matters. Additionally, she contributes to various research and analytical activities.
Anna has supported SIDS globally, including Belize, Jamaica, St.Kitts & Nevis, Trinidad & Tobago, Haiti, Maldives, Cook Islands, Tuvalu, Niue, Vanuatu and the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
Dr Robert Kay helps bring people together to solve complex climate change adaptation challenges through data-driven, collaborative action. He is a sought-after technical analyst, strategist and facilitator. His strengths are delivering innovative climate projects to deliver meaningful change as a Team Leader or Technical Expert. He has 30+ years of experience in climate change risk assessment, adaptation, climate financing and strategy in the Pacific. He has worked on risk assessment and adaptation projects in the Pacific for the ADB, World Bank, multiple United Nations, USAID and AusAid. He is a respected and trusted advisor in the Asia-Pacific with a network developed over decades of purpose-driven project delivery. Dr Kay advised Pacific Island delegations to COPs, including being part of the climate adaptation financing team at COP21 in Paris. His private sector advisory experience developed through working with businesses to undertake holistic climate risk assessments and tailoring practical measures for adaptation strategy implementation to mainstream climate policy. His mission is to drive innovative solutions that equitably accelerate climate action, especially for our most vulnerable people, as well as accelerate the adoption of innovative adaptation business solutions.
