IGES and APN has been jointly implementing a project on Locally Led Adaptation [ Regional partnership for localization of NDC through community-led “local adaptation innovation hubs” in the Asia-Pacific region] by establishing Model Case Sites in Fiji (Pacific), Nepal (South Asia), and Vietnam (Southeast Asia) as a contribution to the Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Information Platform (AP-PLAT). The project uses the Indigenous/traditional and local knowledge system as a basis for developing a blueprint for upscaling LLA action and practices.

This regional workshop marks the final synthesis of the project activities, findings and lessons. The workshop will intensively discuss the project outcomes, discuss on LLA blueprint, and a way forward for upscaling LLA in the Asia-Pacific region. First day of the workshop will be dedicated to discuss and review project findings, outcomes and lessons as well as for planning future actions. Second day, which will be an open session for all 9APAN Forum Participants, will be devoted to knowledge sharing as well as to gain expert feedback on upscaling LLA through regional collaboration, including AP-PLAT.

(Organizers: Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) and Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN))