Estefania Arteaga is a climate resilience specialist with expertise in climate risk management and adaptation. She has worked across Latin America and Australia, bridging research and practice to develop effective adaptation strategies. Her experience spans local governments, global policy, vulnerability assessments, and risk management to enhance resilience at multiple scales. Donovan is a highly experienced climate change practitioner, with a diverse portfolio of experience. Donovan specialises in integrating climate change needs into strategic planning and policy advice. Over the past 20 years he has worked on hundreds of climate change projects.  James has a 20-year career in the infrastructure and environmental sectors. He has been involved in a wide range of important projects over recent years, including the first National Climate Risk Assessment, MfE’s Climate Adaptation Technical Working Group, the development of the Health Sector Climate Scenarios, and a variety of climate risk and adaptation projects across NZ.

Donovan is a highly experienced climate change practitioner, with a diverse portfolio of experience. Donovan specialises in integrating climate change needs into strategic planning and policy advice. Over the past 20 years he has worked on hundreds of climate change projects.

James has a 20-year career in the infrastructure and environmental sectors. He has been involved in a wide range of important projects over recent years, including the first National Climate Risk Assessment, MfE’s Climate Adaptation Technical Working Group, the development of the Health Sector Climate Scenarios, and a variety of climate risk and adaptation projects across NZ.

Ashleigh is a PhD graduate from RMIT University, where she focused on the conjunctural positioning of climate change adaptation policies within the Australian policy context. Her work emphasizes the importance of understanding the dynamic relationship between society and the environment, and applying transformative approaches to address complex challenges.

Angela has recently completed her Masters extramurally through Lincoln University. She previously worked at a Partnerships Director for the Deep South National Science Challenge which was focused on climate adaptation research. She lives near Levin/Taitoko in Aotearoa/NZ with her partner and two young sons.