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Asia Pacific Adaptation Network
AbbreviationAPAN
Formation2009; 15 years ago (2009)
FounderUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Typeregional/international organization
PurposeAdaptation to climate change
Location
Region served
Asia and the Pacific
Websitewww.asiapacificadapt.net

Asia Pacific Adaptation Network (APAN) is a regional program that works with governments and organizations to share knowledge about adapting to climate change and to support implementation of adaptation measures.[1][2][3] APAN was set up in October 2009 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), as part of the Global Adaptation Network (GAN). APAN is considered a key mobilizer of adaptation knowledge in Asia and the Pacific.[4][5]

APAN works collaboratively with organizations including the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), the Regional Resource Centre for Asia and the Pacific (RRC.AP) at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI),[1][6] the Asian Development Bank (ADB),[7][8] the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA),[9] the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)[10][11] and the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN).[12]

Structure of APAN

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Structure of APAN

The Regional Hub (RH) is co-hosted by the Asian Institute of Technology – UNEP Regional Resource Centre for Asia-Pacific (AIT- UNEP RRC.AP) and the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) in Bangkok, Thailand. The Regional Hub is the implementing body of the Network at the regional level (where relevant).[13]

The Network has five Sub-Regional Nodes (SRNs) covering five sub-regions in Asia-Pacific. SRNs are organisations whose key functions are to lead the implementation of the sub-regional activities of the Network in collaboration with the RH and national implementing partners.[13] As of 2011, APAN's three Thematic Nodes (TNs) focused on water, agriculture and mountains to reflect priorities of the region and were composed of organizations with specific expertise on their respective thematic areas.[14]

Sub-regional Nodes
Central Asia - Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC)
Northeast Asia - Keio University (Keio)
Pacific - Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Southeast Asia - ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI)
Thematic Nodes
Water - Global Water Partnership (GWP)
Mountain - International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
Agriculture - Southeast Asia Regional Centre for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture

Activities

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The key purpose of APAN is to enhance the resilience and sustainability of human systems, ecosystems and economies in the face of climate change, by increasing access to knowledge, finance and technology, so that key actors can design and implement adaptation policies, strategies, plans and measures.[15] This approach involves various areas of support: [6]

  1. Knowledge generation, sharing and exchange of adaptation-related information, including good practices and databases at all levels.[6]
  2. Building capacity of national, sub-regional and regional actors under the guidance of the Steering Committee with support from the sub-regional nodes and thematic nodes through meetings, seminars, workshops and trainings.[6]
  3. Supporting access to adaptation-related finance and technologies.[6]
  4. Identification of needs, gaps in knowledge and priority areas through at regional, sub-regional and national levels.[6]
  5. Building connections and collaboration through networks, initiatives, centers of excellence, donors, governments and other institutions.[6]

Activities outcomes and publications

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Publications of APAN are made available online, describing the knowledge gained by its activities in the region to build capacities for climate adaptation.[16]

E-communiqué informs recipients about the activities of the Regional Climate Change Adaptation Knowledge Platform (AKP) for Asia and the Asia Pacific Adaptation Network.[17]

Initially APAN developed databases of good adaptation practices from all over Asia and the Pacific and of adaptation technologies for coastal zones through research by a consulting firm. As of 2012, APAN's partners determined that ADAPT Asia-Pacific would take over development of a new APAN knowledge sharing platform, to include a Resource Library and Database.[18]

Adaptation forum

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The Asia Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Forum is a yearly flagship event co-organized by the APAN. It brings together scientists, academica, governments, international development organizations, students, and others from around the world to discuss climate change adaptation.[6][19]

References

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  1. ^ "36 organizations working to reverse climate change". Food Tank. 22 October 2020. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  2. ^ "ABOUT APAN". APAN. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  3. ^ Alam, Mozaharul; Lee, Jeongho; Sawhney, Puja (31 October 2018). Status of Climate Change Adaptation in Asia and the Pacific. Springer. pp. 10–11. ISBN 978-3-319-99347-8. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  4. ^ "7th Asia-Pacific Adaptation Forum". Asian Development Bank (ADB). 2020. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h "Asia Pacific Adaptation Network (APAN)". United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC). Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  6. ^ "Asia Pacific Adaptation Network Archives". Island Times. October 12, 2018. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  7. ^ "Strengthening the Asia Pacific Adaptation Network". Asian Development Bank. 20 May 2010. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  8. ^ "Shared knowledge provides better Climate Change adaptation - World". ReliefWeb. Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency. 17 Nov 2011. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  9. ^ USAID Climate change adaptation project preparation facility for Asia and the Pacific (USAID ADAPT ASIA-PACIFIC) Annual Report FY2015 October 1, 2014 – September 30, 2015 (PDF). United States Agency for International Development. 2015.
  10. ^ "Adapt Asia-Pacific". Climatelinks. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  11. ^ "7th Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Forum 8-12 March 2021" (PDF). APAN Bulletin. International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD). 15 March 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  12. ^ a b Okayama, Toshinao (21 July 2010). "Asia Pacific Adaptation Network". Nineteenth Asia-Pacific Seminar on Climate Change (PDF). Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  13. ^ Trundle, Alexei (2012). "Assessment of Climate Change Risks and Adaptation Options for Secondary Cities in South-western Bangladesh and Central Viet Nam". Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research Newsletter. 18 (4).
  14. ^ Bager, S.L; Dinesh, D; Olesen, A.S; Andersen, S.P; Eriksen, S.L; Friis, A (31 May 2017). Scaling-Up Climate Action in Agriculture: Identifying Successes and Overcoming Challenges. Nordic Council of Ministers. ISBN 978-92-893-5044-0. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  15. ^ "Search Publications". Asia Pacific Adaptation Network (APAN). Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  16. ^ Technology Executive Committee (2017). Compilation of good practices (PDF). Bonn, Germany: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
  17. ^ AECOM International Development (January 2013). Climate Change Project Preparation Facility for Asia and the Pacific (ADAPT Asia-Pacific) Year One Annual Report (September 27, 2011-September 26, 2012) (PDF).
  18. ^ "Strong partnerships for climate resilience at the APAN Asia-Pacific Adaptation Forum". UNDP Climate Change Adaptation. United Nations Development Programme. 1 October 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
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