Expert

Region: Global, Oceania

Joining Date: November 2025

William Carter has 15 years international experience working for communities vulnerable to climate change and armed conflict - especially those facing displacement and relocation. His work integrates emergency response with resilience planning & programming, leveraging partnerships to expand impact. He helps initiate & deliver large-scale localised support contributing to climate resilient development solutions - especially for people affected by Sea Level Rise or in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States. He holds MSc in Development and an Executive MBA. He is based in Fiji with his family.

Organization

Region: Global

Joining Date: November 2025

The World Bank focuses on fostering inclusive and sustainable development, with a goal of creating a livable planet and strengthening economies to raise living standards. Within the World Bank, the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) serves as a key partnership mechanism that brings together donors and partners to help low- and middle-income countries understand, manage, and reduce their risks from natural hazards and climate change. Through GFDRR and other resilience programs, the Bank assists governments in integrating disaster risk management and climate adaptation into national development plans, developing financial protection strategies, and improving preparedness and recovery systems.

Organization

Region: Global

Joining Date: December 2024

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the largest humanitarian agency saving lives in emergencies and using assistance to help communities become self-sufficient and resilient to shocks. Powered by the passion, dedication and professionalism of 23,000 staff worldwide, WFP is present in over 120 countries. We bring life-saving food to people displaced by conflict and made destitute by disasters, and help communities find life-changing solutions to build better futures. WFP is committed to providing effective loss and damage solutions to support people living on the frontlines of the climate crisis. 

Organization

Region: Global

Joining Date: February 2025

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is the United Nations’ specialized agency for meteorology, hydrology, and climatology. WMO enhances global safety and resilience by delivering reliable, science-based weather and climate services. Through its expertise and partnerships, WMO facilitates the exchange of meteorological information, advances data standardization, and promotes tailored solutions to support sectors like agriculture, aviation, water management, and disaster risk reduction.