Lessons from Locally-Led Climate Adaptation Initiatives in the Asia-Pacific: Putting Principles into Practice

Lessons from Locally-Led Climate Adaptation Initiatives in the Asia-Pacific: Putting Principles into Practice

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Justin See, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Sydney Environment Institute, University of Sydney

Date: Friday, 7 June 2024 

Time: 4:00 PM onwards   

Format: Hybrid (Zoom and Arete Sandbox Residency)

Dr. Justin See, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Sydney Environment Institute, University of Sydney, will delve into the nuances of climate adaptation in the Asia-Pacific region. Drawing from extensive literature and empirical case studies, Dr. See will highlight the characteristics of effective climate adaptation projects and underscore the importance of local leadership in these initiatives.  Dr. See will present real-world examples from Fiji, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands, Bangladesh, and the Philippines. These case studies will illustrate how locally-led initiatives have successfully integrated the aforementioned characteristics to achieve tangible outcomes.

Speakers and Panelists

Mr. Sly Barrameda, Executive Director, National Resilience Council

Mr. John Narag Department of Finance

Ms. Teresita Tabada, PhD cand. Head, Gender Resource Center, Associate Professor, Visayas State University

Prof. Jessica Dator-Bercilla, National Resilience Council

Engr. Dexter Lo, VR, Social Development, Xavier University, Ateneo de Cagayan

Moderator

Dr. Emma E. Porio, Professor of Sociology, Ateneo de Manila University, Principal Investigator, CCARPH

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**Event Information:**  

**Date**: Friday, 7 June 2024  

**Time**: 4:00 PM onwards  

**Format**: Hybrid (Zoom and Arete Sandbox Residency)