The 9th Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation (APAN) Forum will take place from 29 September to 3 October 2025 at the United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand. Co-hosted by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN), with support from the APAN Secretariat and the UNEP Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, the Forum serves as the region’s premier platform for advancing climate adaptation.
Mission & Objectives
Driving Transformational Adaptation: Facilitating knowledge exchange, practical solutions, and innovative strategies to address the escalating impacts of climate change across the Asia-Pacific region.
Informing Policy & Action: Providing evidence-based insights to guide decision-making, strengthen adaptation efforts, and align regional actions with global climate priorities.
Fostering Partnerships: Connecting governments, financial institutions, academia, UN agencies, civil society, youth groups, and the private sector to collaborate on adaptation solutions.
Key Features
Collaboration: Bringing together multi-sectoral stakeholders to share experiences, expertise, and lessons learned.
Knowledge Exchange: Showcasing innovative practices and approaches to climate adaptation while reflecting on outcomes from recent COP sessions.
Regional Focus: Highlighting regional priorities, challenges, and opportunities to shape global climate dialogues ahead of COP 30.
Innovation & Practical Solutions: Promoting actionable strategies that strengthen resilience and sustainable development in the face of climate change.
At a Glance
The 9th APAN Forum 2025 is the Asia-Pacific region’s flagship event for climate adaptation, acting as a hub for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovative solutions. By convening diverse stakeholders, the Forum aims to accelerate transformational adaptation, enhance regional resilience, and contribute to the global climate agenda.
