Adaptation Futures 2025 #AF2025
@adaptationfutures.bsky.social
Adaptation Futures is the world's premier climate adaptation event of the World Adaptation Science Programme (WASP). Bringing together researchers, policy makers, community and industry, online and in person. Christchurch NZ, 13-16 Oct 2025.
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Adaptation Futures 2025 is grateful for the support of our event partners, who have helped make this important gathering for accelerating adaptation action possible.
Ngā mihi nui/thank you very much for supporting #AF2025 🌱
Ngā mihi nui/thank you very much for supporting #AF2025 🌱
Wool - a renewable fibre with a range of health benefits and natural performance features, was part of the conversation at Adaptation Futures 2025 recently thanks to The New Zealand Merino Company, which kindly provided the rugs used in our staging displays.
November 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Wool - a renewable fibre with a range of health benefits and natural performance features, was part of the conversation at Adaptation Futures 2025 recently thanks to The New Zealand Merino Company, which kindly provided the rugs used in our staging displays.
As the world’s fastest-warming region, Asia has no time to wait. At #AF2025 in Christchurch, scientists and leaders spotlighted how local knowledge, innovation, and cross-border cooperation are reshaping the region’s response to climate change.
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www.asiamediacentre.org.nz/af2025-asia-...
AF2025: Asia at the Frontlines of Climate Adaptation
At Adaptation Futures 2025, Asia’s climate crisis met its innovators. From Bangladesh to Japan, local solutions are inspiring global action.
www.asiamediacentre.org.nz
October 28, 2025 at 9:11 PM
As the world’s fastest-warming region, Asia has no time to wait. At #AF2025 in Christchurch, scientists and leaders spotlighted how local knowledge, innovation, and cross-border cooperation are reshaping the region’s response to climate change.
www.asiamediacentre.org.nz/af2025-asia-...
www.asiamediacentre.org.nz/af2025-asia-...
A message from #AF2025 Co-Convenor Professor Bronwyn Hayward @bmhayward.bsky.social, thanking everyone who came together in person and online for Adaptation Futures 2025.
Ngā mihi/Thank you - we look forward to seeing you in Cancún, Mexico for Adaptation Futures 2027!
Ngā mihi/Thank you - we look forward to seeing you in Cancún, Mexico for Adaptation Futures 2027!
October 23, 2025 at 3:44 AM
A message from #AF2025 Co-Convenor Professor Bronwyn Hayward @bmhayward.bsky.social, thanking everyone who came together in person and online for Adaptation Futures 2025.
Ngā mihi/Thank you - we look forward to seeing you in Cancún, Mexico for Adaptation Futures 2027!
Ngā mihi/Thank you - we look forward to seeing you in Cancún, Mexico for Adaptation Futures 2027!
#AF2025 Patron Lisa Tumahai, a Ngāi Tahu leader and Deputy Chair He Pou a Rangi Climate Change Commission, shares her thoughts on some of the key messages to come from the Adaptation Futures 2025 Indigenous Forum.
October 22, 2025 at 10:22 PM
#AF2025 Patron Lisa Tumahai, a Ngāi Tahu leader and Deputy Chair He Pou a Rangi Climate Change Commission, shares her thoughts on some of the key messages to come from the Adaptation Futures 2025 Indigenous Forum.
Adaptation Futures 2025 is grateful for the support of our event partners, including the University of Auckland.
"The University of Auckland, Aotearoa’s leading university for sustainability, is proud to support Adaptation Futures 2025."
Ngā mihi nui/thank you very much for supporting #AF2025 🌱
"The University of Auckland, Aotearoa’s leading university for sustainability, is proud to support Adaptation Futures 2025."
Ngā mihi nui/thank you very much for supporting #AF2025 🌱
October 21, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Adaptation Futures 2025 is grateful for the support of our event partners, including the University of Auckland.
"The University of Auckland, Aotearoa’s leading university for sustainability, is proud to support Adaptation Futures 2025."
Ngā mihi nui/thank you very much for supporting #AF2025 🌱
"The University of Auckland, Aotearoa’s leading university for sustainability, is proud to support Adaptation Futures 2025."
Ngā mihi nui/thank you very much for supporting #AF2025 🌱
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I have been letting the closing of @adaptationfutures.bsky.social simmer in my mind for the last day. What did we learn - what do we know about adaptation and what are the big questions? A brief thread to summarise what jumped out at me. 🧵 1/4
October 17, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I have been letting the closing of @adaptationfutures.bsky.social simmer in my mind for the last day. What did we learn - what do we know about adaptation and what are the big questions? A brief thread to summarise what jumped out at me. 🧵 1/4
Today, hundreds of #AF2025 delegates have been exploring Ōtautahi Christchurch during a series of Living Labs field trips.
We hope you all enjoyed this opportunity to engage with individuals and groups tackling climate change challenges in their local communities!
We hope you all enjoyed this opportunity to engage with individuals and groups tackling climate change challenges in their local communities!
October 16, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Today, hundreds of #AF2025 delegates have been exploring Ōtautahi Christchurch during a series of Living Labs field trips.
We hope you all enjoyed this opportunity to engage with individuals and groups tackling climate change challenges in their local communities!
We hope you all enjoyed this opportunity to engage with individuals and groups tackling climate change challenges in their local communities!
Hon. Dr Maina Talia, Minister of Climate Change, Tuvalu, shares his hopes for the outcomes of Adaptation Futures 2025, and the importance of involving youth in the adaptation conversation.
#AF2025 #ClimateAction #Adaptation
#AF2025 #ClimateAction #Adaptation
October 16, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Hon. Dr Maina Talia, Minister of Climate Change, Tuvalu, shares his hopes for the outcomes of Adaptation Futures 2025, and the importance of involving youth in the adaptation conversation.
#AF2025 #ClimateAction #Adaptation
#AF2025 #ClimateAction #Adaptation
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The ClimateREEFS team has had a wonderful time at #AF2025 showcasing our research on small scale fishery sustainability. Similar challenges but many solutions in climate adaptation. We are in this together. #CLimateAdaptationREsilience @adaptationfutures.bsky.social @priestleycentre.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 10:51 PM
The ClimateREEFS team has had a wonderful time at #AF2025 showcasing our research on small scale fishery sustainability. Similar challenges but many solutions in climate adaptation. We are in this together. #CLimateAdaptationREsilience @adaptationfutures.bsky.social @priestleycentre.bsky.social
Mōrena/Good morning and welcome to day four of #AF2025
Reminder: You can watch a livestream of the closing session of Adaptation Futures 2025 today at 4.30pm NZST!
➡️ View here: adaptationfutures2025.com/outreach
#ClimateAction #ClimateLeadership
Reminder: You can watch a livestream of the closing session of Adaptation Futures 2025 today at 4.30pm NZST!
➡️ View here: adaptationfutures2025.com/outreach
#ClimateAction #ClimateLeadership
Public Outreach
Publicly Streamed Events There are a number of publicly streamed events, which can be viewed here and the Urban Climate Adaptation Discussion at the Piano can be viewed…
adaptationfutures2025.com
October 15, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Mōrena/Good morning and welcome to day four of #AF2025
Reminder: You can watch a livestream of the closing session of Adaptation Futures 2025 today at 4.30pm NZST!
➡️ View here: adaptationfutures2025.com/outreach
#ClimateAction #ClimateLeadership
Reminder: You can watch a livestream of the closing session of Adaptation Futures 2025 today at 4.30pm NZST!
➡️ View here: adaptationfutures2025.com/outreach
#ClimateAction #ClimateLeadership
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“Risk comes about when people and ecosystems and infrastructure are exposed to those hazards… when it has underlying weaknesses… so we need to think about what we can do to reduce that risk.”
David Dodman at #ChristchurchConversations @adaptationfutures.bsky.social #AF2025
David Dodman at #ChristchurchConversations @adaptationfutures.bsky.social #AF2025
October 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
“Risk comes about when people and ecosystems and infrastructure are exposed to those hazards… when it has underlying weaknesses… so we need to think about what we can do to reduce that risk.”
David Dodman at #ChristchurchConversations @adaptationfutures.bsky.social #AF2025
David Dodman at #ChristchurchConversations @adaptationfutures.bsky.social #AF2025
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It was a privilege to share my research at the @adaptationfutures.bsky.social conference on #BeyondAdaptation—#Justice and #Maladaptation.
Key message: Need to examine the power and knowledge underpinning the scalar dimension of maladaptation.
@ritodhi.bsky.social @lisaschipper.bsky.social
Key message: Need to examine the power and knowledge underpinning the scalar dimension of maladaptation.
@ritodhi.bsky.social @lisaschipper.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 1:57 AM
It was a privilege to share my research at the @adaptationfutures.bsky.social conference on #BeyondAdaptation—#Justice and #Maladaptation.
Key message: Need to examine the power and knowledge underpinning the scalar dimension of maladaptation.
@ritodhi.bsky.social @lisaschipper.bsky.social
Key message: Need to examine the power and knowledge underpinning the scalar dimension of maladaptation.
@ritodhi.bsky.social @lisaschipper.bsky.social
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And we’re underway @adaptationfutures.bsky.social !
October 15, 2025 at 12:45 AM
And we’re underway @adaptationfutures.bsky.social !
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“As Ngāi Tahu we migrated south to Te Waipounamu… We have been adapting all our lives.
I think it’s really inspiring as a young person to think back to our ancestors and how they have succeeded because we are all here today.”
The awesome Thomas Blakie at #AF2025 @adaptationfutures.bsky.social
I think it’s really inspiring as a young person to think back to our ancestors and how they have succeeded because we are all here today.”
The awesome Thomas Blakie at #AF2025 @adaptationfutures.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 1:05 AM
“As Ngāi Tahu we migrated south to Te Waipounamu… We have been adapting all our lives.
I think it’s really inspiring as a young person to think back to our ancestors and how they have succeeded because we are all here today.”
The awesome Thomas Blakie at #AF2025 @adaptationfutures.bsky.social
I think it’s really inspiring as a young person to think back to our ancestors and how they have succeeded because we are all here today.”
The awesome Thomas Blakie at #AF2025 @adaptationfutures.bsky.social
Happening today at #AF2025
Strengthening Adaptation in Aotearoa: The role of the
Aotearoa Society of Adaptation Professionals in
supporting communities and practitioners at 3.45pm - 4.45pm NZST.
🔵 Watch the public livestream here: adaptationfutures2025.com/outreach
Strengthening Adaptation in Aotearoa: The role of the
Aotearoa Society of Adaptation Professionals in
supporting communities and practitioners at 3.45pm - 4.45pm NZST.
🔵 Watch the public livestream here: adaptationfutures2025.com/outreach
Public Outreach
Publicly Streamed Events There are a number of publicly streamed events, which can be viewed here and the Urban Climate Adaptation Discussion at the Piano can be viewed…
adaptationfutures2025.com
October 15, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Happening today at #AF2025
Strengthening Adaptation in Aotearoa: The role of the
Aotearoa Society of Adaptation Professionals in
supporting communities and practitioners at 3.45pm - 4.45pm NZST.
🔵 Watch the public livestream here: adaptationfutures2025.com/outreach
Strengthening Adaptation in Aotearoa: The role of the
Aotearoa Society of Adaptation Professionals in
supporting communities and practitioners at 3.45pm - 4.45pm NZST.
🔵 Watch the public livestream here: adaptationfutures2025.com/outreach
Happening today at #AF2025
Innovation Spotlight with @adaptationfund.bsky.social : A closing showcase of outcomes, blending Pacific song, art, and innovative communication methods to share messages of hope and inspire collective action, at 1.45pm - 3.15pm NZST.
adaptationfutures2025.com/outreach
Innovation Spotlight with @adaptationfund.bsky.social : A closing showcase of outcomes, blending Pacific song, art, and innovative communication methods to share messages of hope and inspire collective action, at 1.45pm - 3.15pm NZST.
adaptationfutures2025.com/outreach
Public Outreach
Publicly Streamed Events There are a number of publicly streamed events, which can be viewed here and the Urban Climate Adaptation Discussion at the Piano can be viewed…
adaptationfutures2025.com
October 15, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Happening today at #AF2025
Innovation Spotlight with @adaptationfund.bsky.social : A closing showcase of outcomes, blending Pacific song, art, and innovative communication methods to share messages of hope and inspire collective action, at 1.45pm - 3.15pm NZST.
adaptationfutures2025.com/outreach
Innovation Spotlight with @adaptationfund.bsky.social : A closing showcase of outcomes, blending Pacific song, art, and innovative communication methods to share messages of hope and inspire collective action, at 1.45pm - 3.15pm NZST.
adaptationfutures2025.com/outreach
Adaptation Futures 2025 is grateful for the support of our event partners, who have helped make this important gathering for accelerating adaptation action possible.
Ngā mihi nui/thank you very much for supporting #AF2025 🌱
Ngā mihi nui/thank you very much for supporting #AF2025 🌱
October 14, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Adaptation Futures 2025 is grateful for the support of our event partners, who have helped make this important gathering for accelerating adaptation action possible.
Ngā mihi nui/thank you very much for supporting #AF2025 🌱
Ngā mihi nui/thank you very much for supporting #AF2025 🌱
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One of the wonderful things about @adaptationfutures.bsky.social 2025 is the number of breakout sessions & peer learning opportunities that have been built into the programming.
October 14, 2025 at 10:43 PM
One of the wonderful things about @adaptationfutures.bsky.social 2025 is the number of breakout sessions & peer learning opportunities that have been built into the programming.
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🌏 LAST DAY at @adaptationfutures.bsky.social!
Explore Spotlight on Innovation — a virtual photo exhibit showcasing real stories of climate innovation & resilience from around the world. 🌿💧🌊
📍 Dobson 3, Te Pae Christchurch
🤝 With @undp.org, @unep.org & CTCN
Explore Spotlight on Innovation — a virtual photo exhibit showcasing real stories of climate innovation & resilience from around the world. 🌿💧🌊
📍 Dobson 3, Te Pae Christchurch
🤝 With @undp.org, @unep.org & CTCN
October 14, 2025 at 10:42 PM
🌏 LAST DAY at @adaptationfutures.bsky.social!
Explore Spotlight on Innovation — a virtual photo exhibit showcasing real stories of climate innovation & resilience from around the world. 🌿💧🌊
📍 Dobson 3, Te Pae Christchurch
🤝 With @undp.org, @unep.org & CTCN
Explore Spotlight on Innovation — a virtual photo exhibit showcasing real stories of climate innovation & resilience from around the world. 🌿💧🌊
📍 Dobson 3, Te Pae Christchurch
🤝 With @undp.org, @unep.org & CTCN
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How can we measure climate adaptation? New research presented by Sarah Connors at @adaptationfutures.bsky.social shows: Earth observation can improve risk assessment & make climate resilience measurable worldwide. A monitoring system for the Global Goal on Adaptation. adaptationfutures2025.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:04 AM
How can we measure climate adaptation? New research presented by Sarah Connors at @adaptationfutures.bsky.social shows: Earth observation can improve risk assessment & make climate resilience measurable worldwide. A monitoring system for the Global Goal on Adaptation. adaptationfutures2025.com
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TODAY at @adaptationfutures.bsky.social!
Innovation Spotlight 4: Regeneration for Resilience
10:45–12:15 NZST | Exhibition Hall 4, Te Pae Christchurch
Reimagining adaptation through Indigenous knowledge, Pacific voices & community-led innovation.
🎥 Watch live: bit.ly/4n4ZPBa
Innovation Spotlight 4: Regeneration for Resilience
10:45–12:15 NZST | Exhibition Hall 4, Te Pae Christchurch
Reimagining adaptation through Indigenous knowledge, Pacific voices & community-led innovation.
🎥 Watch live: bit.ly/4n4ZPBa
October 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
TODAY at @adaptationfutures.bsky.social!
Innovation Spotlight 4: Regeneration for Resilience
10:45–12:15 NZST | Exhibition Hall 4, Te Pae Christchurch
Reimagining adaptation through Indigenous knowledge, Pacific voices & community-led innovation.
🎥 Watch live: bit.ly/4n4ZPBa
Innovation Spotlight 4: Regeneration for Resilience
10:45–12:15 NZST | Exhibition Hall 4, Te Pae Christchurch
Reimagining adaptation through Indigenous knowledge, Pacific voices & community-led innovation.
🎥 Watch live: bit.ly/4n4ZPBa
Many exciting things are happening at #AF2025 today, along with the science meetings and presentations.
If you're here, check out the poster displays in the Exhibition Hall, or stop by the booths and lounges around the venue to connect with some of the organisations attending.
If you're here, check out the poster displays in the Exhibition Hall, or stop by the booths and lounges around the venue to connect with some of the organisations attending.
October 14, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Many exciting things are happening at #AF2025 today, along with the science meetings and presentations.
If you're here, check out the poster displays in the Exhibition Hall, or stop by the booths and lounges around the venue to connect with some of the organisations attending.
If you're here, check out the poster displays in the Exhibition Hall, or stop by the booths and lounges around the venue to connect with some of the organisations attending.
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...But @adaptationfutures.bsky.social, there is so much more depth to the research and thinking presented at AF2025 compared with past AFs and indeed many presentations, policies & plans out there.
Intersectional perspectives, recognition of knowledge plurality, all of which are critical.
Intersectional perspectives, recognition of knowledge plurality, all of which are critical.
October 13, 2025 at 7:48 PM
...But @adaptationfutures.bsky.social, there is so much more depth to the research and thinking presented at AF2025 compared with past AFs and indeed many presentations, policies & plans out there.
Intersectional perspectives, recognition of knowledge plurality, all of which are critical.
Intersectional perspectives, recognition of knowledge plurality, all of which are critical.
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Are you at @adaptationfutures.bsky.social 2025? Join us tomorrow 📅 Tuesday 14 Oct ⏰️1545 for a session on Insights on the Global Goal on Adaptation, at the Piano. Or catch it on the live feed. adaptationfutures2025.com/programme
Programme
The premier international climate change adaptation conference series enabling practitioners, policymakers, researchers and academics from across the world gather to…
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October 13, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Are you at @adaptationfutures.bsky.social 2025? Join us tomorrow 📅 Tuesday 14 Oct ⏰️1545 for a session on Insights on the Global Goal on Adaptation, at the Piano. Or catch it on the live feed. adaptationfutures2025.com/programme
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🌍 Reminder! Don’t miss Spotlight on Innovation at @adaptationfutures.bsky.social — a virtual photo exhibit capturing real-world climate solutions from across the globe.
📅 Oct 13–15 | Te Pae Christchurch (Dobson 3)
Co-hosted by AF, @undp.org, @unep.org-CTCN
📅 Oct 13–15 | Te Pae Christchurch (Dobson 3)
Co-hosted by AF, @undp.org, @unep.org-CTCN
October 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
🌍 Reminder! Don’t miss Spotlight on Innovation at @adaptationfutures.bsky.social — a virtual photo exhibit capturing real-world climate solutions from across the globe.
📅 Oct 13–15 | Te Pae Christchurch (Dobson 3)
Co-hosted by AF, @undp.org, @unep.org-CTCN
📅 Oct 13–15 | Te Pae Christchurch (Dobson 3)
Co-hosted by AF, @undp.org, @unep.org-CTCN