Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events 10
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Kaupapa Motuhake: Strategic Insights & Side Events
| Wednesday, October 15, 2025 |
| 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM |
Speaker
Jeff Farrell
Aotearoa Society of Adaptation Professionals
Strengthening Adaptation in Aotearoa: The Role of the Aotearoa Society of Adaptation Practitioners (ASAP) in Supporting Communities and Practitioners
3:45 PM - 4:45 PMBiography
Jeff co-convenes ASAP and works as climate practice lead and strategic advisor for Whakatane District Council. Jeff is a recognised leader in facilitating managed retreat in NZ and a key individual in advising government in disaster response and recovery.
Mr Tom Fitzgerald
Co-convenor
Aotearoa Society of Adaptation Professionals
Strengthening Adaptation in Aotearoa: The Role of the Aotearoa Society of Adaptation Practitioners (ASAP) in Supporting Communities and Practitioners
3:45 PM - 4:45 PMBiography
Tom co-convenes ASAP and concurrently works on a regional approach to adaptation in Wellington (NZ). For over 20 years, Tom has worked in adaptation, natural hazard policy, community engagement across all sectors and has a unique ability to span disciplines, connect and translate knowledge into policy and action.
Mr Tom Fitzgerald
Co-convenor
Aotearoa Society of Adaptation Professionals
Strengthening Adaptation in Aotearoa: The Role of the Aotearoa Society of Adaptation Practitioners (ASAP) in Supporting Communities and Practitioners
3:45 PM - 4:45 PMBiography
Tom co-convenes ASAP and concurrently works on a regional approach to adaptation in Wellington (NZ). For over 20 years, Tom has worked in adaptation, natural hazard policy, community engagement across all sectors and has a unique ability to span disciplines, connect and translate knowledge into policy and action.
