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The Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ) officially launched the Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Information Platform (AP-PLAT) during the G20 Ministerial Meeting on Energy Transitions and Global Environment for Sustainable Growth in Karuizawa, Nagano in Japan.
The launching ceremony held on 16 June 2019 was attended by government representatives, international organisations and other stakeholders. The launching ceremony was part of G20 Action Agenda on Adaptation and Resilient Infrastructure, which was one of the outcomes of the G20 Ministerial Meeting.
About Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Information Platform
The Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Information Platform (AP-PLAT) is a system that provides Asia-Pacific countries with data on the effects of climate change. The platform also converts scientific climate risk dataset and information into actual adaptation policies and practical actions on the ground. It will provide data on future temperature levels, flood risks and possible effects of climate change on rice crops and livestock farming.
The platform is developed to provide a space to communicate and facilitate partnerships and collaboration to adapt to climate-resilient and sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region. Through the collaborative activities with partners, the platform promotes an enabling environment for an informed climate change risk decision making and practical adaptation action.
The system, to be run by Japan's National Institute for Environmental Studies, will also give information on health risks associated with climate change, such as heatstroke risks.
The United Nations Environment Programme is one of the implementing partners of AP-PLAT and will support adaptation planning of developing countries by developing and sharing applicable tools and good practices, scientific assessment, as well as climate-risk information. Asia Pacific Adaptation Network (APAN) will mobilise adaptation knowledge through collaboration with its sub-regional and thematic partners.
16 Jun 2019
Time & Place
Event Details
09:30
Welcome Remarks
Mr. Yoshiaki Harada, Minister of the Environment, Japan
09:35
Introduction to AP-PLAT
Mr. Yasuo Takahashi, Vice-Minister for Global Environment Affairs, Ministry of the Environment, Japan
09:40
Partners Remarks
Dr. Siti Nurbaya Bakar, Minister of Environment and Forestry, Indonesia
Dr. Wijarn Simachaya, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Natural Resource and Environment, Thailand
Dr. Chiho Watanabe, President, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Japan
Dr. Kazuhiko Takeuchi, President, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies
Dr. Bambang Susantono, Vice President, Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Mr Satya Tripathi, Assistant Secretary-General, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Dr. Naoko Ishii, CEO and Chairperson for the Global Environment Facility (GEF)
Dr. Wijarn Simachaya, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Natural Resource and Environment, Thailand
Dr. Chiho Watanabe, President, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Japan
Dr. Kazuhiko Takeuchi, President, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies
Dr. Bambang Susantono, Vice President, Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Mr Satya Tripathi, Assistant Secretary-General, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Dr. Naoko Ishii, CEO and Chairperson for the Global Environment Facility (GEF)
