Disasterologist, a leader & re-definer. GRRIPP Africa Regional M & E Coordinator. GIRRL. Amplifier. Identifies as She/Her/Tired
South Africa, Jamaica, Canada
Joined March 2017
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Kylah Forbes-Biggs retweeted
🇯🇲✨ Did you catch the drone show?
The night sky above the National Stadium came alive during the Grand Gala as a spectacular drone display lit up Jamaica’s 64th Independence celebrations.
If you missed it, here’s a look at some of the highlights. 🇯🇲
#GrandGala2026 #Jamaica64 #IndependenceDay #AlwaysAhead
Kylah Forbes-Biggs retweeted
One of the best and most beautiful benefits of being kind is seeing the world reciprocate
Kylah Forbes-Biggs retweeted
How can we strengthen the resilience of school infrastructure in the face of increasing risks from disasters and climate change?
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Are you an academic, policymaker, modeler or developer working on the frontlines of data-driven climate and disaster resilience?
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Kylah Forbes-Biggs retweeted
Strong recovery starts with better data, national leadership & coordinated action.
Sri Lanka’s #CycloneDitwah PDNA helps chart a path from disaster recovery to long-term resilience.
An important collaborative effort supporting risk-informed & resilient recovery planning in 🇱🇰.
.@UNDP Sri Lanka congratulates the Government of Sri Lanka on the completion of the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (#PDNA) for Cyclone Ditwah-a major milestone for a coordinated, evidence-based recovery.
The PDNA, mandated under the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Presidential Task Force, consolidates findings on damages, losses, and recovery needs across 22 severely impacted districts, helping align recovery planning, prioritisation, and resource mobilisation.
UNDP is proud to have supported the overall technical coordination for this Government-led process alongside partners.
READ MORE: bit.ly/PDNA2026
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Kylah Forbes-Biggs retweeted
Disaster - Respond - Recover - Repeat 🔄
We have to break this vicious cycle.
To do that, we first need a better understanding of disaster risk, in all its dimensions.
Because there are no natural disasters.
Find out more ⬇️
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Kylah Forbes-Biggs retweeted
La @FAO, grâce au Fonds humanitaire en RDC, soutient les familles vulnérables dans l’Est du pays.
L’assistance agricole d’urgence aide à relancer la production alimentaire locale et à sauver des vies.
Découvrez les premières activités de lancement.
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Kylah Forbes-Biggs retweeted
Urgent time-sensitive agricultural support is a lifeline for rural communities, who are often hit hardest by acute hunger.
Yet, it's severely underfunded. When we invest in agriculture, we #InvestInHumanity.
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#AgricultureCan
Kylah Forbes-Biggs retweeted
In Beira, Mozambique, a $60 million stormwater drainage and green infrastructure project reduced flood risk across 2,630 hectares and benefited 250,000 residents.
See more case studies of urban resilience in our Handbook for Livable and Resilient Cities: tinyurl.com/e3zu4kce
Kylah Forbes-Biggs retweeted
How do we ensure our built environment is ready for the impacts of disasters & climate change?
Join our Building Regulations team for a webinar hosted by @EPICentreUCL.
📅 Thursday, May 28
⏰ 2:00-3:30 pm (UK) / 9:00-10:30am (Washington)
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Kylah Forbes-Biggs retweeted
Within the next 80 years, 129 countries will experience an increase in drought exposure due to climate change alone – 38 countries due to the interaction between climate change & population growth.
We need immediate action to reduce drought risks.
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Kylah Forbes-Biggs retweeted
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