Higher Education in Adapting to Climate and Ecosystems Change- 2009
- The event 'The Role of Higher Education in Adapting to Climate Change' took place during June 10-12, 2009, at UNU headquarters in Tokyo.
- The event was jointly organized by the UNU Institute for Sustainability and Peace and the Institute for Integrated Research System for Sustainability Science (IR3S) of the University of Tokyo.
- Representatives from more than 18 universities, research organizations, and international/intergovernmental organizations participated.
- The event aimed to prioritize higher education in climate change adaptation and establish a regional network for developing a comprehensive postgraduate educational program.
- Keynote speakers from renowned institutions and panelists from universities in Japan, Sri Lanka, South Korea, India, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia contributed to the event.
- A public conference on the first day and a two-day closed workshop facilitated knowledge sharing and discussions on existing education-related teaching and research.
- The event concluded with a commitment to further develop the initiative, including follow-up workshops in Vietnam, Ghana, and Indonesia.
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