Session II: The state of climate change and adaptation in Asia

The session will provide an overview of the development and economic pathways of the region and how climate change is altering these pathways. Key vulnerabilities of the region will be highlighted along with a compilation of concrete adaptation solutions that are applicable to the region.

Moderator: Youssef Nassef, UNFCCC

Discussions:2-2.

• Linking climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction towards achieving the SDGs and the Sendai Framework of Action. Lessons from the Philippines – Glen Paroso, National Panel of Technical Experts, Philippines Climate Change Commission
  • II. 2017.09.06 Linking CCA-DRR towards Achieving SDGs and Sedai Framework fonts embedded
• Case example: The way to happier and safer Korea – Chang Hwan Lee, Ministry of Environment, Republic of Korea
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• Case example: Adaptation in Bangladesh – Atiq Rahman, Executive Director, Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies
  • II. Atiq Rahman _ Bangladesh Case Example