Day 1: 24 February 2026

Opening Session: Rethinking Livelihoods of the Poor and Vulnerable in a Changing Climate


CRPP Progress and Evolving Insights

By Nisha Krishnan, Senior Climate Change Specialist, ADB

Plenary 1: Building Individual and Household Climate Resilience through Integrated Livelihoods Approaches


Building Individual and Household Resilience Through Integrated Livelihoods Approaches

By Bob Babajanian, Senior Social Development Specialist, ADB

Spotlight 1: Promoting Climate-Resilient Livelihood Outcomes of Vulnerable Households through Adaptive Social Safety Net Programs


From Safety Nets to Resilience Pathways: Transforming Social Protection into Climate-Resilient Livelihoods for Farmers, Fisherfolk, and Rural Youth

By Elvin Jerome Laceda, Founding President, RiceUp Farmers Inc, Philippines


Promoting Climate‑Resilient Livelihood Outcomes of Vulnerable Households through Social Safety Net Programs

By Ashraful Amin, Regional Climate and Resilience Advisor, World Food Programme 


Risk, Vulnerability, and Adaptive Social Protection

By Silke Pietzsch, Regional Vulnerability and Risk Assessment Adviser, Food and Agriculture Organization

Spotlight 2: Strengthening Access to Human and Financial Capital for Vulnerable Women to Pursue Climate-Resilient Livelihoods


Women Ecopreneurs Lab

By Melisa Apriyani, Indonesia Program Manager, Women's Earth Alliance, Indonesia

Adaptation Solutions Hub

Fireside Chat: Maximizing Opportunities for Women-Focused Investments in Climate Resilience