Dr. Nalau is an adaptation scientist specializing in climate change adaptation. As a lead author for the IPCC 6th Assessment Report, she explores decision-making, policy, adaptation heuristics and limits to adaptation. She leads research at Griffith University, advises the UN’s Resilience Frontiers, and advocates for evidence-based climate action through leadership and science communication.

Dr Meg Parsons is an Associate Professor at the University of Auckland. Of Ngāpuhi, Lebanese, and Pākehā heritage, her research explores Indigenous environmental governance, climate adaptation, and climate justice using decolonising theorising. She is co-editor-in-chief of Climate Risk Management and associate editor of Humanities and Social Science Communication.

During her career, Paty has developed a research agenda that connects science, society, and policy in cities globally. She has developed comparative approaches to studying governance dynamics shaping unequal capacities to plan for and foster climate action. Paty strives to foster capacity among urban actors to promote equitable and sustainable change.

Gina Ziervogel is Director of the African Climate and Development Initiative and Professor in the Department of Environmental and Geographical Science at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. Her research focuses on climate change adaptation and development with a focus on urban governance and water and transdisciplinary approaches.

During her career, Paty has developed a research agenda that connects science, society, and policy in cities globally. She has developed comparative approaches to studying governance dynamics shaping unequal capacities to plan for and foster climate action. Paty strives to foster capacity among urban actors to promote equitable and sustainable change.

Nic Newman is Climate Change Programme Manager with Toi Moana. He has worked at the interface between natural resource management and communities for quite a long time. He enjoys solving complex problems and putting tools in the hands of those with a stake in the outcome. Ana Serrano is a seasoned Coastal Engineer with over a decade of experience in climate adaptation. She is dedicated to enhancing community resilience by boosting climate literacy, equipping our communitites with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed decisions on their adaptation journey.

Dave Little joined Christchurch City Council in 2021, and is the manager of the Residential Red Zone. While his technical background is in landscape architecture, he has a passion for exploring the links between community, scientific institutions, corporate and local government to the betterment of all.

Jeff is an Associate Professor of Local-scale Climate Change Adaptation/ Resilience, in the School of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Alberta, where he serves as Director of the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Lab. Jeff is a registered professional planner. Desiree is a PhD candidate, School of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Alberta. Her research explores how climate change influences health outcomes in Canadian cities, with specific focus on the role of adaptation and planning to support community resilience. She is a registered nurse, with experience in urban trauma medicine. Nicole is a PhD candidate, Dept of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta; her research explores local-scale climate impacts and adaptations, with a focus on policy/ action implementation.