International Conference on Innovative Climate Adaptation: Connecting Science to Policy
February 20-22, 2025
Sundar Singh Institute of South Asian Studies, Prayagraj, India
With climate disruptions plaguing South Asia and rapidly accelerating in recent years, this international conference will convene leading scientists, policymakers, and development practitioners within the region for a conference that promises to address an ongoing disconnect between climate science and policy.
For three full days, experts and scholars will present on empirical studies of climate adaptation that align with current regional needs. From innovative climate-resilient agriculture and integrated water resource management for sustainable development and planning of infrastructure to compounded geographically discussed solutions to policy-based action, this conference will bring together like-minded professionals to one venue with one goal in mind: assisting vulnerable communities in adapting to the increasingly unpredictable realities of climate change.
Confirmed keynote speakers include Dr. Anjali R. Kapoor, Professor of Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development here in the United States, who will present on the best practices surrounding community-driven adaptation efforts, while Dr. Lars Müller, an international expert on adaptive climate processes, will allow attendees insight into how scientifically driven assessments of climate change repercussions can be not only avoided but also the realization behind effective climate adaptation in a nation’s existence.
Additional opportunities include interdisciplinary panels focused on the urban heat island effect for burgeoning megacities and anticipatory flooding efforts for low-lying coastal communities, as well as policy alignment for adaptation efforts for regional endeavors synonymous with the SDGs. The final day will include a policy roundtable where recommendations relevant to the context will be curated for future regional climate action plans.
The conference will generate a platform for teams between research and the implementing community to create interdisciplinary networks for engaging climate adaptation activities beyond the scope of the conference.
Registration is open until February 10, 2025. Early registration is encouraged as space is limited.