Top 10 Emerging Technologies for the Planet

October 16, 2025
10:15–11:00 (Asia/Dubai time zone)

About this session

Climate disasters are disrupting industries from agriculture to finance, exposing deep vulnerabilities in supply chains, infrastructure and communities worldwide. From precision fermentation to green concrete, what are the most promising emerging technologies that can strengthen planetary resilience when climate risks know no boundaries?

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Speakers

MO
Masami Onoda
Director, International Relations and Research Department
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
DS
Drew Shindell
Nicholas Professor of Earth Science
Duke University
LW
Leigh Ann Winowiecki
Global Research Leader, Soil and Land Health
World Agroforestry Center (ICRAF)
YY
Yousef Yousef
Chief Executive Officer
LG Sonic

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