Header image

Please note: Times are shown in New Zealand Standard time (NZT).

This programme is subject to change.


Sunday, October 12, 2025

-
-
-
-
-
-
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Indigenous/First Nations /Oceans Talanoa
Early Career Network Event
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Atamira Dance Performance
-
-
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Indigenous/First Nations /Oceans Talanoa
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Atamira Dance Performance

-
-
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Indigenous/First Nations /Oceans Talanoa
Early Career Network Event
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Atamira Dance Performance

-
-
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Early Career Network Event
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Atamira Dance Performance

-
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Indigenous/First Nations /Oceans Talanoa
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Atamira Dance Performance

-
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Indigenous/First Nations /Oceans Talanoa
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Atamira Dance Performance

-
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Indigenous/First Nations /Oceans Talanoa
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Atamira Dance Performance

-
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Early Career Network Event
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Atamira Dance Performance

-
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Early Career Network Event
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Atamira Dance Performance

-
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Early Career Network Event
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Atamira Dance Performance


Monday, October 13, 2025

Indigenous Innovation and Leadership
Ocean, Islands, Futures
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure
Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus
Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations
The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education
Beyond Adaptation
Kaupapa Taketake: Master classes & Inspiration
Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pōwhiri and Dignataries welcome
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Morning Tea - Monday
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Conference Keynote Plenary
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch - Monday
Session 1 Options:
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Community-led Adaptation Strategies Ocean, Islands, Futures - Loss and Damage Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Data and Technology and Resilient Infrastructure Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Land Use, Restoration & Transformation Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Climate, Justice & Healing The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Education & Impact, Africa Beyond Adaptation - Next steps for Adaptation Kaupapa Taketake: Master classes & Inspiration 1 Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 1
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Intergenerational Learning Ocean, Islands, Futures - Methods, Ethics and Relationships Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Resiliency and Risks Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Systems Synergies for Adaptation Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Gender and Equity The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Indigenous Story telling, methods impact and ethics Beyond Adaptation - Bridging From Adaptation to Action
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Transformative Urban Adaptation
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Afternoon Tea - Monday
Session 2 Options:
4:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Intergenerational and Holistic Action Ocean, Islands, Futures - Nature based solutions and local knowledge Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Equity and Justice Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Collaboration and Partnerships for Ecosystem Resilience Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Designing Adaptation 1 The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Adaptation Process Beyond Adaptation - New Approaches to Addressing Climate Uncertainty Kaupapa Taketake: Master classes & Inspiration 2 Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 2
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Leadership and Wisdom Ocean, Islands, Futures - Rethinking Mobility Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure -Implications for Energy & Transport Services Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Trade-offs & Interventions Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Talanoa The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Art Beyond Adaptation - Transformational Adaptation
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure -Locally Led Adaptation, Africa & NZ
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Welcome Reception
Online only sessions 1
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership Online - Session 1 Ocean, Islands, Futures Online - Impacts on Ocean Sports & Tourism Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure Online - Community Solutions & Justice Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus Online only session 1 - Nature- and Ecosystem-Based Solutions Health Wellbeing and Education Technology Online - Session 1 The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education Online - Session 1 Beyond Adaptation Online - Session 1
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure Online - Reducing Risks & Addressing Liability




Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pōwhiri and Dignataries welcome
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Morning Tea - Monday
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Conference Keynote Plenary
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch - Monday
Session 1 Options:
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 1
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Afternoon Tea - Monday
Session 2 Options:
4:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 2
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Welcome Reception
Online only sessions 1
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM








Kaupapa Taketake: Master classes & Inspiration
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pōwhiri and Dignataries welcome
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Morning Tea - Monday
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Conference Keynote Plenary
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch - Monday
Session 1 Options:
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Kaupapa Taketake: Master classes & Inspiration 1
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Afternoon Tea - Monday
Session 2 Options:
4:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Kaupapa Taketake: Master classes & Inspiration 2
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Welcome Reception
Online only sessions 1
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pōwhiri and Dignataries welcome
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Morning Tea - Monday
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Conference Keynote Plenary
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch - Monday
Session 1 Options:
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 1
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Afternoon Tea - Monday
Session 2 Options:
4:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 2
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Welcome Reception
Online only sessions 1
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM


Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Indigenous Innovation and
Ocean, Islands, Futures
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure
Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus
Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generation
The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education
Beyond Adaptation
Kaupapa Taketake: Master classes & Inspiration
Hui Tangata
Concurrent Session 3
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Gender , Risk, and Resilience Ocean, Islands, Futures - Adaptation methodologies & capacity Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Resiliency and Justice Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Adapting Water Systems in a Changing Climate Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Climate Justice & Disability The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Intersectional Beyond Adaptation - Adaptation Pathways Kaupapa Taketake: Master classes & Inspiration 3 Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 3
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Leadership and Community Preparedness Oceans, Islands, Futures - Modeling for coasts & marine areas & New Visions Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Urban Flooding Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Equity, Inclusion and Collaboration Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Health Service Delivery The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - TBC 1 Beyond Adaptation - Security
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Morning Tea - Tuesday
Concurrent Session 4
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Community-Led Adaptation and Relocation Ocean, Islands, Futures - Small island solutions and risks Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Resource Resiliency Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Inclusive Approaches to Nexus Adaptation Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Integrating Health into Adaptation Actions The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Global Goal of Adaptation Discourse Beyond Adaptation - Solutions & Planning Tools Kaupapa Taketake: Master classes & Inspiration 4 Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 4
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Traditional Knowledge Ocean, Islands, Futures - Strategic Challenges & Diversity Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Urban Coastal Resilience Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Resilient Agricultural Futures 1 Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Wellbeing, Children & Place The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Literacy & Knowledge Systems Beyond Adaptation - Vulnerability
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Lunch - Tuesday
Concurrent Session 5
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Risk and Resilience Ocean, Islands, Futures - Climate Justice, Adaptation & Relocation Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - NbS & Enabling and Constraining Factors Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Community Led Adaptation, From the Ground Up Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Heat and extremes The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Indigenous ART Beyond Adaptation - Barriers & Conflict in Climate Adaptation Kaupapa Taketake: Master classes & Inspiration 5 Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 5
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Weaving Indigenous Knowledge Systems into Governance Ocean, Islands, Futures - Lessons from the Blue Economy and Traditional Knowledges Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Urban Planning Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Resilient Agricultural & Community Adaptation Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Youth Visions & Diverse Emotions The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Youth Beyond Adaptation - Finance & Risk Reduction
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Afternoon Tea - Tuesday
Concurrent Session 6
3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Indigenous resurgence, resistance, and colonial legacies Ocean, Islands, Futures - Coastal Resiliance & Fisheries Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Equity, Justice & Hazards Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Community, Culture and Conservation Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Innovative methods for Social Protection The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Legal & Artitic Tools for Adaptation Beyond Adaptation - Future Building, Innovation & Game-play Kaupapa Taketake: Master classes & Inspiration 6 Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 6
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Navigating Future Climate Change, Knowledge, Law & Risk Ocean, Islands, Futures - Loss and Damage Part 2 Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Future Habitability Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Land, Food and Tradition in the Nexus Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Youth & Intergenerational Equity The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - NAPs Beyond Adaptation - Legacy Projects and Participatory Arts
6:45 PM - 9:30 PM Pre-Dinner Drinks & Conference Dinner
Online only sessions 2
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership Online only session 2 Ocean, Islands, Futures - Blue Ocean Challenges Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure Online only session 3 Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus Online only session 2 - Gender, Social Inclusion & Marginalized Voices Climate Finance Beyond Adaptation online only session 2
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure Online only session 4 The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education Online only session 2 - Media
Indigenous Innovation and
Ocean, Islands, Futures
Concurrent Session 3
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Gender , Risk, and Resilience Ocean, Islands, Futures - Adaptation methodologies & capacity
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Leadership and Community Preparedness Oceans, Islands, Futures - Modeling for coasts & marine areas & New Visions
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Morning Tea - Tuesday
Concurrent Session 4
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Community-Led Adaptation and Relocation Ocean, Islands, Futures - Small island solutions and risks
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Traditional Knowledge Ocean, Islands, Futures - Strategic Challenges & Diversity
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Lunch - Tuesday
Concurrent Session 5
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Risk and Resilience Ocean, Islands, Futures - Climate Justice, Adaptation & Relocation
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Weaving Indigenous Knowledge Systems into Governance Ocean, Islands, Futures - Lessons from the Blue Economy and Traditional Knowledges
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Afternoon Tea - Tuesday
Concurrent Session 6
3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Indigenous resurgence, resistance, and colonial legacies Ocean, Islands, Futures - Coastal Resiliance & Fisheries
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Navigating Future Climate Change, Knowledge, Law & Risk Ocean, Islands, Futures - Loss and Damage Part 2
6:45 PM - 9:30 PM Pre-Dinner Drinks & Conference Dinner
Online only sessions 2
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership Online only session 2 Ocean, Islands, Futures - Blue Ocean Challenges

Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure
Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus
Concurrent Session 3
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Resiliency and Justice Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Adapting Water Systems in a Changing Climate
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Urban Flooding Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Equity, Inclusion and Collaboration
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Morning Tea - Tuesday
Concurrent Session 4
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Resource Resiliency Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Inclusive Approaches to Nexus Adaptation
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Urban Coastal Resilience Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Resilient Agricultural Futures 1
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Lunch - Tuesday
Concurrent Session 5
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - NbS & Enabling and Constraining Factors Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Community Led Adaptation, From the Ground Up
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Urban Planning Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Resilient Agricultural & Community Adaptation
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Afternoon Tea - Tuesday
Concurrent Session 6
3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Equity, Justice & Hazards Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Community, Culture and Conservation
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Future Habitability Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Land, Food and Tradition in the Nexus
6:45 PM - 9:30 PM Pre-Dinner Drinks & Conference Dinner
Online only sessions 2
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure Online only session 3 Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus Online only session 2 - Gender, Social Inclusion & Marginalized Voices
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure Online only session 4

Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generation
The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education
Concurrent Session 3
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Climate Justice & Disability The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Intersectional
Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Health Service Delivery The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - TBC 1
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Morning Tea - Tuesday
Concurrent Session 4
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Integrating Health into Adaptation Actions The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Global Goal of Adaptation Discourse
Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Wellbeing, Children & Place The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Literacy & Knowledge Systems
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Lunch - Tuesday
Concurrent Session 5
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Heat and extremes The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Indigenous ART
Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Youth Visions & Diverse Emotions The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Youth
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Afternoon Tea - Tuesday
Concurrent Session 6
3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Innovative methods for Social Protection The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Legal & Artitic Tools for Adaptation
Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Youth & Intergenerational Equity The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - NAPs
6:45 PM - 9:30 PM Pre-Dinner Drinks & Conference Dinner
Online only sessions 2
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Climate Finance
The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education Online only session 2 - Media


Hui Tangata
Concurrent Session 3
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 3
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Morning Tea - Tuesday
Concurrent Session 4
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 4
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Lunch - Tuesday
Concurrent Session 5
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 5
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Afternoon Tea - Tuesday
Concurrent Session 6
3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 6
6:45 PM - 9:30 PM Pre-Dinner Drinks & Conference Dinner
Online only sessions 2
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM








Kaupapa Taketake: Master classes & Inspiration
Concurrent Session 3
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Kaupapa Taketake: Master classes & Inspiration 3
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Morning Tea - Tuesday
Concurrent Session 4
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Kaupapa Taketake: Master classes & Inspiration 4
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Lunch - Tuesday
Concurrent Session 5
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Kaupapa Taketake: Master classes & Inspiration 5
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Afternoon Tea - Tuesday
Concurrent Session 6
3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Kaupapa Taketake: Master classes & Inspiration 6
6:45 PM - 9:30 PM Pre-Dinner Drinks & Conference Dinner
Online only sessions 2
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Hui Tangata
Concurrent Session 3
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 3
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Morning Tea - Tuesday
Concurrent Session 4
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 4
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Lunch - Tuesday
Concurrent Session 5
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 5
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Afternoon Tea - Tuesday
Concurrent Session 6
3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 6
6:45 PM - 9:30 PM Pre-Dinner Drinks & Conference Dinner
Online only sessions 2
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM


Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Indigenous Innovation and Leadership
Ocean, Islands, Futures
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure
Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus
Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations
The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education
Beyond Adaptation
Masterclasses and Innovation
Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events
Concurrent Session 7
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Indigenous knowledge and practices Island adaptation experiences Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Equity, Indigeneity, and Habitability Climate Adaptation in Diverse Landscapes 1 Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - interventions for heat, health and youth empowerment The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Narratives for Action Beyond Adaptation - Justice & Maladaptation Kaupapa Taketake: Master classes & Inspiration 7 Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 7
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Wananga/Workshop Ocean, Islands, Futures - Mobility and governance Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Housing Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Insights from Fisheries, Aquaculture and Deltas Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Intergenerational Justice The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Learning Activities Beyond Adaptation Session - Science, Hope & Complexity
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Morning Tea - Wednesday
Concurrent Session 8
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Indigenous Knowledge Small Islands Ocean, Islands, Futures - Insights From SPREP & IDRC Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Scaling Up Urban Climate Action Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Climate Adaptation in Diverse Landscapes 2 5. Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Health Insights from Pacific & Coastal Communities The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Climate Resilient Development & Organisational Learning Beyond Adaptation - Case Studies & Local Resilience Kaupapa Taketake: Master classes & Inspiration 8 Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 8
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Spotlight on Indigenous Africa Ocean, Islands, Futures - Coloniality and theory Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Strategy for Governance Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Knowledge Systems, Digital Tools & Innovation Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Disability & Adaptation Beyond Adaptation - Locally Led Design for Adaptation
Living Labs HYBRID
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Lunch - Wednesday
Concurrent Session 9
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Disaster Management & Traditional Knowledge Oceans, Islands, Futures - Ocean Governance and Resilience Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Infrastructure & Resilience Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Indigenous Knowledge & Nature-Based Solutions Health Wellbeing and Futures Generations - New Challenges for Future Generations & Emerging Markets The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Story Telling & Playbased Approaches Beyond Adaptation - Climate Resilient Development & Practice Kaupapa Taketake: Master classes & Inspiration 9 Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 9
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Learning for Community Preservation Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Justice Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Transforming Food Security Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Community Resilience and Learning Beyond Adaptation - Pacific Intersectionality & International Legal Approaches
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Municipal adaptation planning
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Rethinking Extreme Events
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Afternoon Tea - Wednesday
Concurrent Session 10
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Gender, Adaptation & Transformation Ocean, Islands, Futures - Indigenous Innovation & Earth Observation Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Adaptation with Business Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - TBC 1 Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Finance & Pathways for the Future The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Bio diversity and adaptation Beyond Adaptation - Disaster Theater & Generative Futures Kaupapa Taketake: Master classes & Inspiration 10 Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 10
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Traditional Knowledges & Western Science Oceans Islands Futures - Enabling Climate Action for Coastal & Marine Areas Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Monitoring, evaluation & Managed Retreat Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus : Rethinking Climate services and NbS Innovations The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Capacity building and boundary organisations Beyond Adaptation - Equitable Adaptation & COP30 Leadership
Beyond Adaptation - Social Innovation & Southern Africa Insights
Beyond Adaptation: rethinking loss & damage & knowledge needs
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Poroporoaki - closing and handover ceremony

Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure
Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus
Concurrent Session 7
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Equity, Indigeneity, and Habitability Climate Adaptation in Diverse Landscapes 1
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Housing Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Insights from Fisheries, Aquaculture and Deltas
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Morning Tea - Wednesday
Concurrent Session 8
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Scaling Up Urban Climate Action Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Climate Adaptation in Diverse Landscapes 2
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Strategy for Governance Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Knowledge Systems, Digital Tools & Innovation
Living Labs HYBRID
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Lunch - Wednesday
Concurrent Session 9
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Infrastructure & Resilience Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Indigenous Knowledge & Nature-Based Solutions
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Justice Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - Transforming Food Security
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Municipal adaptation planning
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Rethinking Extreme Events
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Afternoon Tea - Wednesday
Concurrent Session 10
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Adaptation with Business Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus - TBC 1
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Monitoring, evaluation & Managed Retreat Food, Water and Biodiversity Nexus : Rethinking Climate services and NbS Innovations
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Poroporoaki - closing and handover ceremony

Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations
The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education
Concurrent Session 7
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - interventions for heat, health and youth empowerment The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Narratives for Action
Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Intergenerational Justice The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Learning Activities
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Morning Tea - Wednesday
Concurrent Session 8
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
5. Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Health Insights from Pacific & Coastal Communities The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Climate Resilient Development & Organisational Learning
Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Disability & Adaptation
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Lunch - Wednesday
Concurrent Session 9
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Health Wellbeing and Futures Generations - New Challenges for Future Generations & Emerging Markets The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Story Telling & Playbased Approaches
Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Community Resilience and Learning
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Afternoon Tea - Wednesday
Concurrent Session 10
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Health, Wellbeing, and Future Generations - Finance & Pathways for the Future The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Bio diversity and adaptation
The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Capacity building and boundary organisations
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Poroporoaki - closing and handover ceremony


Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events
Concurrent Session 7
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 7
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Morning Tea - Wednesday
Concurrent Session 8
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 8
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Lunch - Wednesday
Concurrent Session 9
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 9
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Afternoon Tea - Wednesday
Concurrent Session 10
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 10
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Poroporoaki - closing and handover ceremony








Masterclasses and Innovation
Concurrent Session 7
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Kaupapa Taketake: Master classes & Inspiration 7
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Morning Tea - Wednesday
Concurrent Session 8
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Kaupapa Taketake: Master classes & Inspiration 8
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Lunch - Wednesday
Concurrent Session 9
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Kaupapa Taketake: Master classes & Inspiration 9
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Afternoon Tea - Wednesday
Concurrent Session 10
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Kaupapa Taketake: Master classes & Inspiration 10
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Poroporoaki - closing and handover ceremony

Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events
Concurrent Session 7
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 7
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Morning Tea - Wednesday
Concurrent Session 8
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 8
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Lunch - Wednesday
Concurrent Session 9
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 9
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Afternoon Tea - Wednesday
Concurrent Session 10
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 10
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Poroporoaki - closing and handover ceremony


Thursday, October 16, 2025

Thursday Stream 1
Thursday Stream 2
Concurrent Session 11
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Small Islands and Indigenous Communities Priorities Ocean, Islands, Futures - NDCs & Marine Planning
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
zLL Theme 6 - The adaptation adventure: A comic book installation for climate storytelling
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
zLL Theme 1 - Traditional Knowledge and Rethinking City Design after Disaster
Concurrent Session 12
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Governance and Practice Food, Water and Biodiversity Rethinking Nature based Solutions
Concurrent Session 13
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Kaupapa Taketake: Master classes & Inspiration 11 Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Strengthening Adaptation, SIDs, Global South & Risk
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Atamira Dance Performance - Thursday

Thursday Stream 3
Thursday Stream 4
Concurrent Session 11
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Beyond Adaptation - Issues of Governance Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Regional insights on Vulnerability
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
zLL Theme 6 - The adaptation adventure: A comic book installation for climate storytelling
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
zLL Theme 1 - Traditional Knowledge and Rethinking City Design after Disaster
Concurrent Session 12
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Beyond Adpatation - Heat & Extreme Impacts Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Decision Making for Uncertainty
Concurrent Session 13
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Beyond Adaptation - Anticipating disasters Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Atamira Dance Performance - Thursday

Thursday Stream 5
Concurrent Session 11
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events Focus on finance part 1
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
zLL Theme 6 - The adaptation adventure: A comic book installation for climate storytelling
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
zLL Theme 1 - Traditional Knowledge and Rethinking City Design after Disaster
Concurrent Session 12
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events Focus on finance part 2
Concurrent Session 13
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events Focus on finance part 3 & SIDS
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Atamira Dance Performance - Thursday

Thursday Stream 1
Concurrent Session 11
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Indigenous Innovation and Leadership - Small Islands and Indigenous Communities Priorities
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
zLL Theme 6 - The adaptation adventure: A comic book installation for climate storytelling
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
zLL Theme 1 - Traditional Knowledge and Rethinking City Design after Disaster
Concurrent Session 12
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
The Arts of Adaptation, Communication and Education - Governance and Practice
Concurrent Session 13
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Kaupapa Taketake: Master classes & Inspiration 11
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Atamira Dance Performance - Thursday

Thursday Stream 2
Concurrent Session 11
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Ocean, Islands, Futures - NDCs & Marine Planning
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
zLL Theme 6 - The adaptation adventure: A comic book installation for climate storytelling
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
zLL Theme 1 - Traditional Knowledge and Rethinking City Design after Disaster
Concurrent Session 12
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Food, Water and Biodiversity Rethinking Nature based Solutions
Concurrent Session 13
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Strengthening Adaptation, SIDs, Global South & Risk
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Atamira Dance Performance - Thursday

Thursday Stream 3
Concurrent Session 11
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Beyond Adaptation - Issues of Governance
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
zLL Theme 6 - The adaptation adventure: A comic book installation for climate storytelling
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
zLL Theme 1 - Traditional Knowledge and Rethinking City Design after Disaster
Concurrent Session 12
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Beyond Adpatation - Heat & Extreme Impacts
Concurrent Session 13
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Beyond Adaptation - Anticipating disasters
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Atamira Dance Performance - Thursday

Thursday Stream 4
Concurrent Session 11
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Regional insights on Vulnerability
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
zLL Theme 6 - The adaptation adventure: A comic book installation for climate storytelling
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
zLL Theme 1 - Traditional Knowledge and Rethinking City Design after Disaster
Concurrent Session 12
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Decision Making for Uncertainty
Concurrent Session 13
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Atamira Dance Performance - Thursday

Thursday Stream 5
Concurrent Session 11
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events Focus on finance part 1
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
zLL Theme 6 - The adaptation adventure: A comic book installation for climate storytelling
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
zLL Theme 1 - Traditional Knowledge and Rethinking City Design after Disaster
Concurrent Session 12
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events Focus on finance part 2
Concurrent Session 13
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events Focus on finance part 3 & SIDS
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Atamira Dance Performance - Thursday


loading