On 20-21 March 2018, UN Environment is hosting the Second Global Adaptation Network Forum in Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates.
The 2nd Global Adaptation Network Forum will focus on some of the most pressing challenges for climate change adaptation and provide an opportunity for decision makers, policy experts and practitioners to share knowledge and experience on how to address these challenges.
There are four main themes for the Forum. These are:
1. From the Gulf to the World
This theme will consider the specific adaptation challenges facing Gulf States. It will consider the solutions and technologies that are being developed in the region. It will then turn to the issue of whether and how these solutions and technologies can be applied elsewhere. The role of the private sector in all stages will be examined.
2. Adaptation metrics: assessing risks and progress
The question of how to measure and assess different aspects of adaptation is becoming increasingly important. The private sector, including investors, would like to have a common metric for measuring physical climate risk. Many countries would like to be able to assess their progress towards becoming climate resilient. This theme will tackle these issues.
3. Adaptation Learning
There are different ways of developing, sharing and applying adaptation knowledge. This theme will consider some recent models and new institutions that are active in this area. Topics include: the role of universities in supporting resilience; the recently launched Global Centre of Excellence on Climate Adaptation, the UN Climate Resilience Initiative (A2R) and the value of face-to-face learning exchanges.
4. Reaching the most vulnerable
It is widely recognized that adaptation policy and practice must reach the most vulnerable in society. However, to date that practice does not live up to this. This theme will consider the risks faced by different particularly vulnerable groups and communities and consider the actions needed to address those risks more effectively.
For further information please contact Essey Daniel at essey.daniel[at]un.org