Adaptation & Water

The Adaptation and Water Unit (AW) is dedicated to fostering a resilient and sustainable society, particularly within the Asia-Pacific region. Our primary focus is to promote initiatives that centre on climate change adaptation and water environment measures.

Climate Change Adaptation

Adapting to the risks posed by climate change is important to complement greenhouse gas emission reductions. In recent years, climate-related hazards such as torrential rains and typhoons have become increasingly severe around the globe. Collaborating with stakeholders mainly in Asia and the Pacific, this team conducts research and projects aiming to promote effective climate change adaptation and the establishment of a society that is resilient to climate change.

Water Resource Management

Population growth, economic expansion and climate change are intensifying water challenges across Asia. Our research team is dedicated to strengthening water environmental governance and management through a series of practical research projects and partnerships with countries in Asia. Our goal is to provide a platform for exchanging knowledge and enhancing capacity on water environmental governance. The major challenges that our team addresses include: water environmental governance, microplastic pollution, decentralized domestic wastewater management, integrated water resource management, and other emerging water pollution issues.

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Updated: April 2025

IGES and Climate Security: Asia-Pacific Climate Security Project

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The ASEAN Climate Change Strategic Action Plan 2025-2030 Project

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