The Science and Environment Sector of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in partnership with the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC), the Standing Committee for Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH), and the Islamic Development Bank, held a seminar on “Strategies for Building Resilience in Changing Climate.” The event brought together over 90 experts, researchers, and officials from across the Islamic world to discuss current climate challenges and strengthen cooperation in this field.

In his remarks during the seminar, which was held on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, via videoconference, Dr. Fahman Fathurrahman, an Expert at the Science and Environment Sector, stressed the need to intensify international efforts in climate action through conducting joint research, exchanging expertise, transferring technology, and building the capacities of specialists in this field. He particularly emphasized this need in light of the increasing severity of climate-related disasters and the rise in global temperatures following the Industrial Revolution.

Participants in the seminar, which also saw the participation of Dr. Adel Smida, Supervisor of the Science and Environment Sector, along with several ICESCO experts, discussed key practical strategies to mitigate the impacts of disasters, enhance the deployment of renewable energy, and finance climate-related programs. They also examined the role of AI technologies and climate modeling tools in addressing climate change.