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esaclimate @esaclimate.bsky.social · 10h

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

Credits visual: Connors et al (2025). Earth Observations for Climate Adaptation: Tracking Progress Towards the Global Goal on Adaptation Through Satellite-Derived Indicators

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Adaptation Fund @adaptationfund.bsky.social · 2h

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

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Adaptation Futures 2025 #AF2025 @adaptationfutures.bsky.social · 20h

🟢 Livstream sessions: adaptationfutures2025.com/outreach

🔵 The Art of Climate Conversation: adaptationfutures2025.com/programme/ar...

🟢 Full programme: adaptationfutures2025.com/programme

Adaptation Futures 2025 #AF2025 @adaptationfutures.bsky.social · 20h

We are proud to be showcasing #AF2025 to delegations from schools across Ōtautahi Christchurch and inspiring the next generation of future climate leaders, with the help of our wonderful team of tertiary student ambassadors.

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Adaptation Futures 2025 #AF2025 @adaptationfutures.bsky.social · 20h

There is also the @adaptationfund.bsky.social Spotlight on Innovation virtual exhibition and livestream sessions, and The Art of Climate Conversation events taking place throughout the week.

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Adaptation Futures 2025 #AF2025 @adaptationfutures.bsky.social · 20h

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Adaptation Futures 2025 #AF2025 @adaptationfutures.bsky.social · 20h

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.

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Prof Lisa Schipper 🌍🍉💪 @lisaschipper.bsky.social · 1d

...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.

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Theresa Wong @theresawong.bsky.social · 1d

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…

adaptationfutures2025.com

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Adaptation Fund @adaptationfund.bsky.social · 1d

🌍 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

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Rebecca Priestley @rkpriestley.bsky.social · 1d

At the @adaptationfutures.bsky.social in Ōtautahi Christchurch and there is so much going on here! I'm mostly here to attend anything about sea level rise, sea walls, coastal adaptation – especially in the Pacific – but having massive FOMO about everything I'm not managing to get to! 🏝️🌊

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Adaptation Fund @adaptationfund.bsky.social · 1d

Happening in 1 hour!

Join Innovation Spotlight 1: Currents of Change – From the Pacific to the World at
@AdaptFutures.

🎙️ Hear from Indigenous leaders on what innovation means to their communities & the future of #ClimateAdaptation.

Watch live. www.adaptation-fund.org/adaptation-f...

#AF2025

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Adaptation Fund @adaptationfund.bsky.social · 1d

Kia ora from @adaptationfutures.bsky.social!

Our Head, MikkoOllikainen, opened the conference by reaffirming the AF’s commitment to inclusive, locally led action that empowers vulnerable communities worldwide. #AF2025

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Theresa Wong @theresawong.bsky.social · 1d

'We need to understand the limits to adaptation. We need to be courageous in taking action.' - Director General Sefanaia Nawadra, #sprep in the @adaptationfutures.bsky.social World Adaptation Science Programme Global Policymakers Forum

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Sophie Jerram @scrjerram.bsky.social · 1d

"I challenge you to choose life over short term gain." Minister Talia also challenges Western science data ownership - and copyright. "We need to own our own data." @adaptationfutures.bsky.social

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Theresa Wong @theresawong.bsky.social · 1d

'Climate action is not policy preference, but a legal obligation' - Cynthia Houniuhi of the Solomon Islands, Pacific Island Students Fighting Climate Change @adaptationfutures.bsky.social

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Adaptation Futures 2025 #AF2025 @adaptationfutures.bsky.social · 1d

Nau mai, haere mai. We wish you an exciting and insightful time at #AF2025

Adaptation Futures 2025 is co-hosted by the World Adaptation Science Programme and University of Canterbury in Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand.

Adaptation Futures 2025 #AF2025 @adaptationfutures.bsky.social · 1d

A reminder that if you can't join us in person or through the online platform this morning, the opening plenary session is being livestreamed here: vimeo.com/event/5391687

You can also access real-time programme updates here: tcc.eventsair.com/QuickEventWe...

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Adaptation Futures 2025 #AF2025 @adaptationfutures.bsky.social · 1d

Mōrena/Good morning and welcome to Adaptation Futures 2025!

Thank you to our guests and hosts for a very special opening to #AF2025, which inspired us all and set the tone for this important event.

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Prof Lisa Schipper 🌍🍉💪 @lisaschipper.bsky.social · 2d

Opening of @adaptationfutures.bsky.social 2025!

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Adaptation Futures 2025 #AF2025 @adaptationfutures.bsky.social · 2d

To everyone joining us in person or online for Adaptation Futures 2025, we look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Nau mai, haere mai - welcome!

The Art of Climate Conversation is the #AF2025 climate arts outreach programme, proudly sponsored by Beca.

Adaptation Futures 2025 #AF2025 @adaptationfutures.bsky.social · 2d

A wonderful launch for The Art of Climate Conversation with Atamira Dance Company's performance of Ka Tiri o te Moana, which aims to honour Tamarereti as an agent for change and show how his curiosity and courage inspire hapū in present-day climate action and adaptive responses to sea level rise.

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Kera O’Regan @keraoregan.bsky.social · 2d

“We are trying to collect & safeguard knowledge that is there.
In many countries that knowledge is held by few and the way that it was transferred before is hard to do now. Many of our people are moving away from our villages to cities.”

Sefanaia Nawadra at #AF2025 @adaptationfutures.bsky.social

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Kera O’Regan @keraoregan.bsky.social · 2d

“At SPREP we have developed model legislation that safeguards Indigenous Knowledge & recognises it as something to be protected and respected when it is used.”

Director General of SPREP, Sefanaia Nawadra, closing the Indigenous Forum of @adaptationfutures.bsky.social #AF2025

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Fiona Chong @fchong.bsky.social · 2d

Happy to be part of the preconference inidigenous forum hosted by @adaptationfutures.bsky.social with #ClimateREEFS There's great momentum and positivity here 💪. Can't wait to see how the international indigenous adaptation network evolves #CLimateAdaptationREsilience @priestleycentre.bsky.social

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