Date: Friday, 30 October 2026
Time: 09:00–12:00 (UTC+8)
Format: Hybrid
Participation: Online Attendee
Organisers: National Development Council (NDC), Taiwan, and Taiwan Geographic Information Center (TGIC)
About the Event
The 2026 International Forum on Climate Change Adaptation Policies and Resilient Development brought together international experts, policymakers, and researchers to exchange knowledge and perspectives on climate change adaptation strategies, policy frameworks, and approaches to strengthening resilience and sustainable development.
Organised by the Taiwan Geographic Information Center (TGIC) under the commission of Taiwan’s National Development Council (NDC), the forum addressed growing climate-related challenges, including extreme temperatures, heavy rainfall, droughts, and rising sea levels.
I attended this forum online to gain insights into international approaches to climate change adaptation, particularly the integration of climate risk considerations into national development planning, cross-sectoral coordination, and institutional frameworks for strengthening climate resilience.
The discussions drew on international experiences from the United Kingdom and South Korea, providing perspectives on climate adaptation governance, policy implementation, and the development of effective adaptation strategies. The exchange highlighted the importance of translating scientific evidence and climate risk assessments into practical policies that support long-term resilience.
The forum also emphasised the importance of international collaboration, evidence-based decision-making, and coordinated policy responses in addressing climate-related risks and advancing sustainable development.
International Speakers
- Invited Professor, Newcastle University, United Kingdom
- Director, Korea Adaptation Center for Climate Change (KACCC), South Korea
Moderator
Professor Hsin-Cheng Yeh (葉欣誠)
Distinguished Professor, Graduate Institute of Sustainability Management and Environmental Education
National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan
Key Themes
- Climate change adaptation policies and resilience development.
- Climate risk assessment and evidence-based policymaking.
- Integration of climate adaptation into national development planning.
- Climate governance and cross-sectoral policy coordination.
- International experiences in climate adaptation and policy implementation.
- Sustainable development and long-term climate resilience.
- International cooperation and knowledge exchange.