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Natasha Kuruppu Climate Change Specialist, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Asian Development Bank
Dr. Natasha Kuruppu specializes in climate adaptation in the health and education sectors. Her career spans work in academia, international agencies, government, and nongovernment agencies, with experience across diverse sectors and regions. She has published in international academic journals and holds a PhD in geography (climate adaptation) from Oxford University and a bachelor’s of technology (environmental geochemistry) from Macquarie University, Australia.
WASH investments through piped water, improved drainage, and waste management can help curb water-related disease risks and boost climate resilience for refugees and host communities.