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Edward Rees
Fragility, resilience, conflict prevention and more.
Edward Rees is a Senior Fragility and Resilience Specialist at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), focusing on climate change issues.13 He joined ADB in October 2023 after a career with the United Nations.23
Key points about Edward Rees:
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He is an expert on peace and development in fragile and conflict-affected situations (FCAS).2
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His work at ADB involves understanding fragility and conflict in Asia and the Pacific region.4
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Rees is based in Mandaluyong City, Luzon, Philippines.5
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Prior to joining ADB, he worked as an Adviser, likely in a related field.5
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His LinkedIn profile can be found at https://ph.linkedin.com/in/edward-rees-78374621.3
At ADB, Rees is part of a team working on issues related to Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations (FCAS) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). This work involves developing tailored support to help build resilience and secure lasting stability and development in vulnerable environments.1
His role likely involves contributing to ADB's efforts in areas such as:
- Assessing climate risks and vulnerabilities in FCAS and SIDS
- Developing strategies to enhance resilience to climate change impacts
- Integrating climate considerations into development projects and programs
- Collaborating on initiatives like the Multi-Hazard Disaster Risk Assessment (MHDRA)
Given his expertise, Rees is likely a valuable resource for ADB in addressing the complex challenges faced by fragile states and small island nations in the context of climate change and sustainable development.
