Supported by the Asia Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN), Monsoon Asia Integrated Regional Study (MAIRS), and International Global Change Institute (IGCI), this workshop will provide a venue for scientists and practitioners to discuss the emerging issues related to climate change and urban adaptation where scientific, technical and practical issues are equally important.
This workshop will comprise of a two day open workshop with presentations and panel discussions, and a one day close up project workshop for the APN funded project: "Development of an Integrated Climate Change Impact Assessment Tool for Urban Policy-Makers".
Themes:
Emerging climate change science and methodological issues as they relate to adaptation practices:
- Climate change risk assessment methodologies and tools
- Application of tools in adaptation practice
- Climate change information and communication for adaptation
- Climate change adaption practice in different sectors
- Urban planning and decision making and climate change
Planned agenda (3 days)
Day one and two: Presentations from participants and panel discussions on the themes mentioned above.
Day three: an intensive workshop for APN project planning and progress reporting.
More info on:
http://igci.org.nz/workshop-01/
