Roger Cremades is Associate Professor of Urban Environmental Change at the Sustainability Research Institute (University of Leeds, UK). He has been working over a decade with complex systems science on the (co-)development of simulation models to explore local sustainable futures and interactions with environmental change across scales.

Vanessa Völz has been a PhD student at the Global Climate Forum since 2021, specializing in coastal adaptation decision-making with a focus on economic optimization and sea level rise.

Laniel Bateman is the Director for Climate Change Adaptation Policy at Environment and Climate Change Canada. She joined Environment Canada in 2003 and has worked on a broad range of files, primarily related to climate change and nature. Prior to joining the Government of Canada, she worked for an environmental non-government organization and in the private sector in wetland remediation. Laniel holds an Environmental Science degree from the University of Guelph. The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is a national advocacy organization for First Nations that seeks to advance First Nations Inherent and Treaty Rights through the development of policy, public education, and where applicable, the co-development of legislation to build First Nations capacity. Métis Nation is represented by the Métis National Council (MNC), which receives its mandate and direction from its Governing Members. Governing Members help address the socio-economic needs of Métis Nation citizens by delivering government programs and services in a fair, transparent, cost-efficient, and accountable manner. Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) is a national Inuit organization that works to improve the health and wellbeing of Inuit through research, advocacy, public outreach, and education on the issues affecting the Inuit population. ITK serves as an effective and powerful voice for Inuit in Canada.

Jenn Pylypiw is Settler-Métis/ Ukrainian from Southern Alberta, Canada. She holds a MSc in Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation, and Mitigation from the University of Copenhagen and currently works as the Senior Policy Advisor of Climate Change for the Métis National Council. She is passionate about Indigenous-led climate solutions and environmental justice.

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.

Dr Nalau is an adaptation scientist who is profoundly curious about the human nature and its ability to adapt as we navigate often through challenging decisions. Her research focuses on adaptation heuristics that are rules of thumb on how we can, could or should adapt to the impacts of climate change.