The Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research, together with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and with support from UNEP’s Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific and the APAN Secretariat, is pleased to announce the launch of registration and the call for session proposals for the 9th Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Forum!
Held under the theme “Resilience for All: Catalyzing Transformational Adaptation,” this year’s Forum will gather a diverse community of stakeholders, from national governments and local authorities to civil society, private sector innovators, and leading researchers, to drive transformative solutions for climate resilience across Asia and the Pacific.
The Forum will be held from 29 September to 3 October 2025 at the United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand.
Focus areas
The 2025 Forum will explore four critical systems pathways, each essential for building robust climate adaptation strategies:
- Food and Agricultural Systems
- Land and Water Ecosystems & Biodiversity
- Infrastructure, Cities and Industries
- Health, Livelihoods and Societies
These thematic areas will be examined through the lens of five key enablers to inspire deeper, systemic change and catalyze action.
Submit your session proposal
This is your chance to shape the dialogue! Organisations and individuals working on climate adaptation are invited to propose dynamic and solution-focused sessions that showcase practical, scalable, and inclusive approaches to transformational adaptation.
Explore the forum website
Visit the newly launched official forum website to explore the event structure, thematic pathways and opportunities to participate. You’ll find key dates, submission guidelines, and insights into how you can contribute to this pivotal gathering. Registration and submission of session proposals may be done through this page.
August webinars coming soon
In the lead-up to the Forum, a series of preparatory webinars in August will highlight the current state of transformational adaptation in the region. These sessions aim to lay the groundwork for impactful and informed discussions during the Forum.
Stay tuned for further announcements on webinar registration and speaker lineups.
