OUR MISSION

The mission of AP-PLAT is to support science-based decision-making and effective climate change adaptation measures across the Asia-Pacific region. In response to climate change risks, we strive to achieve this by strengthening partnerships with diverse stakeholders and enhancing international adaptation efforts, with a core focus on the UNFCCC process.

In March 2023, we introduced two pivotal framework documents within the AP-PLAT initiative:

1. The AP-PLAT Framework for Action outlines a strategic blueprint for establishing partnerships and fostering collaborative efforts on critical adaptation issues.
2. The Strategy Document for AP-PLAT Capacity Development Program was created as an integral part of the AP-PLAT Framework for Action 2023-2025, with a dedicated focus on capacity building activities – one of the three pillars of AP-PLAT's initiatives.

In March 2024, based on the Framework for Action and Strategy Document of AP-PLAT, the Three-Year Action Plan was developed to clarify the necessary initiatives and future goals to promote adaptation actions in the Asia-Pacific region.

• AP-PLAT Three-Year Action Plan

WHAT WE DO

AP-PLAT’s activities cover three core areas as described below. In each area, we work hand-in-hand with partners to conduct joint research, co-create knowledge products and engage in collaborative undertakings.

1. Scientific Information and Knowledge Creation

• Generating global and regional scientific climate-related risk data and information.
• Integrating existing climate-related risk data, information, and knowledge to provide customized insights.

2. Tool Development

• Making scientific knowledge accessible and visually engaging for all.
• Developing and co-creating regional climate-related risk information infrastructure.
• Showcasing relevant adaptation-related good practices.

3. Capacity Development

• Providing training for adaptation policy development and project formulation.
• Equipping practitioners with skills to effectively utilize scientific knowledge and tools.
• Developing capacity-building material.

OUR PARTNERS

AP-PLAT continuously explores potential partnerships with climate adaptation platforms, research institutes, the private sector, governmental agencies, and other stakeholders. Our objective is to facilitate science-based decision-making and adaptation actions through collaborative efforts that create and communicate practical scientific knowledge and tools.

Supporting Organizations （Alphabetical order）

• AIT Regional Resource Centre for Asia and the Pacific (RRC.AP)
• Asia Pacific Adaptation Network (APAN)
• Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN)
• Climate Adaptation Services (CAS)
• Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
• Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
• Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting LLC
• European Climate Adaptation Platform (Climate-ADAPT)
• Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
• Global Adaptation Network (GAN) under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
• Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
• IDEA Consultants, Inc.
• International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD)
• Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.
• Pacific Climate Change Centre (PCCC)
• Risk-informed Early Action Partnership (REAP)
• START International
• Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) - Asia Centre
• The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
• The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in Vanuatu
• Tokio Marine dR Co., Ltd.
• Tribhuvan University, Nepal
• United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Weathernews Inc.

AP-PLAT Capacity Development Partner Organizations

Go to the list of Capacity Development Partners.

HOW TO JOIN

Organizations supporting AP-PLAT are those that agree with AP-PLAT’s vision, mission, and approach, and promote activities based on the platform’s three pillars, while emphasizing the co-creation of information, tools, and initiatives for adaptation through collaboration. Supporting organizations are not obligated to do anything specific, but are envisioned as entities that utilize AP-PLAT as a platform according to their needs and interests.

To become an AP-PLAT Supporting Organization and/or Capacity Development Partner Organization, kindly submit the application form provided below. Rest assured that the AP-PLAT secretariat will carefully review your application.

• Application form* – AP-PLAT Supporting Organization
• Application form* – AP-PLAT Supporting Organization and Capacity Development Partner Organization

（**External link to Google form managed by the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)）

For details about AP-PLAT Supporting Organizations and Capacity Development Partner Organizations, kindly refer to the framework documents introduced above.