Side Events

In response to feedback from previous Forums, we are offering a number of extended sessions on such themes as developing viable adaptation finance proposals, climate-resilient infrastructure design, adaptation planning for communities, and others. These will be structured as “deep dive” workshops, enabling Forum participants to deepen their understanding of specific topics and practices with inputs from regional and international experts.

Deep Dive sessions will be held at the Forum venue on the Monday and Tuesday (October 15-16, 2018) preceding the Forum.

The deep dive workshop will revolve mainly around the completed activities and outputs of ADB SARD’s regional knowledge support technical assistance Action on Climate Change in South Asia, which aims to contribute to increased investment and insti

Women and girls are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to their limited access to crucial resources, dependence on natural resources, lack of education, and access to information, among others.

Adaptation cost to climate change in developing countries is estimated to range from $140 billion to $300 billion by 2030, and $280 billion and $500 billion by 2050 (UNEP).

Side Events

Building Climate and Disaster Resilience in South Asia

Economic Basis for Gender Mainstreaming in Adaptation Investment

Monitoring and Evaluation of Adaptation Investments

SIDS: Adapting Energy Infrastructure to Improve Resilience

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