Katie Harris

Katie Harris has extensive experience in the field of disaster risk reduction, climate change, conflict and development. Her background includes research into the concept of resilience, integrated approaches to development, ‘climate smart’ disaster risk management and the securitisation of climate change. Her background includes working as a researcher, practitioner and supporting policy makers for organisations including the Overseas Development Institute, the Institute of Development Studies, Plan International, Christian Aid, Action Aid, CARE International and Saferworld. Katie also has a thematic interest in conflict-sensitive approaches to development, disarmament processes, national and district-level water programming, organisational change, and participatory monitoring and evaluation tools. Her geographical focus includes South Asia, South East Asia and East Africa.