EXPERT CONSULTATION
Organisers: ICIMOD, Adaptation Without Borders
Although an increasing number of countries, regional bodies, international organisations, and other constituency groups are starting to recognise cascading climate impacts, they are often unable to assess, track or appraise policy options to better manage and govern the resulting risks. ICIMOD with Adaptation Without Borders (AWB) is jointly organising this consultation to promote a common understanding of cascading climate risks in the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region, identify relevant research and existing national policies that
account for such risks, and explore potential cooperation and collaboration on adaptation measures.
The consultation will explore the following questions:
The impacts and implications of climate change are not confined by national borders. They affect international trade and supply chains, capital flows, human mobility, as well as natural resources shared regionally and globally between countries. Likewise, actions to adapt to the impacts of climate change can have effects far beyond the jurisdiction of implementing governments. The consequences of climate change, and the measures governments take to respond to them, may be viewed as sub-national and national policy issues, but they also transcend national boundaries and require collaborative remedial action. Yet, current response measures, adaptation plans and strategies usually fail to account for such dynamics.
Nepal Standard Time (GMT +5:45)
Time | Programme |
14:00 | Welcome
Opening remarks – Pema Gyamtsho, Director General, ICIMOD (TBC) Introductions from participants Moderator: Pradyumna Rana, Climate Change Adaptation and Governance Analyst, ICIMOD |
Session 1: Setting the stage – Understanding cascading climate risks
Moderator: Pradyumna Rana, ICIMOD |
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14:10 | Introduction to cascading climate risks, regional cooperation on adaptation, and relevant global policy frameworks – Katy Harris, Senior Policy Fellow, SEI |
14:20 | Transboundary and cascading risks and responses in the HKH – Neera Shrestha Pradhan, Action Area Coordinator, Managing Cryosphere and Water Risks, ICIMOD (TBC) |
Session 2: Managing risks – Enhancing regional cooperation Moderator: Katy Harris, Senior Policy Fellow, SEI |
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14:30 | Part 1: Cascading climate risks, adaptation measures and regional cooperation in the HKH
Speakers to be confirmed:
Part 2: Panel discussion with UNFCCC Focal Points Part 3: Open discussion with all participants |
Session 3: Walking the talk: what’s cooking for COP28? Moderator: Deepshikha Sharma, Climate and Environment Specialist, ICIMOD |
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15:30 | Roadmap to COP28: Discussion of key influencing moments and opportunities –Deepshikha Sharma, ICIMOD and Katy Harris, SEI
COP high-level messaging – Udayan Mishra, Communications Officer, ICIMOD and Designated Communications Contact Point for UNFCCC |
15:55 | Closing and note of thanks |