Full professor at ÉTS, Canada Research Chairholder in Sustainable Multifunctional Construction Materials, she studied sustainability at the United Nation University, Tokyo, before her PhD (University of Cambridge) and postdoc (ETH Zurich). She is a Canadian expert in the IEA EBC Annex 72 and 89, and project nominated principal investigator.

Nur A Mahajabin Khan is a postgraduate researcher at the University of Glasgow, specialising in environmental communication. With a background in media, advocacy, and policy analysis, her research examines the effectiveness of environmental regulations and public engagement strategies in Dhaka, focusing on the intersection of governance, communication, and community-driven adaptation.

Jon Barnett is Australian Research Council Laureate Professor in the School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Melbourne University. He is a political geographer whose research investigates social impacts and responses to environmental change.

Tia is a human geographer with research interests in climate change adaptation, urban sustainability and development. She is currently a Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne, investigating planning and practice undertaken in Australia to understand what enables ‘best practice’ adaptation.

Matt de Boer is a climate adaptation specialist and practitioner with 19 years of industry experience in NZ and Australia, and ten years in local government. A thought leader in community climate adaptation planning, risk and resilience, Matt's specialty is navigating complex adaptation governance issues and translating research insights into practical community outcomes.

Ifham is an anthropologist with experience in climate change adaptation, protected area management and environmental conservation. She has also worked in UN-funded projects in gender and education in the Maldives.

Nina Incerti is Senior Policy Officer in the Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Nina has worked in consulting, research, and government, with a focus on climate change adaptation, nature-based solutions, and climate finance.

Sergio is a social scientist focussed on field-based research on adaptation in island communities using collaborative and participatory approaches to advance bottom-up framings that benefit communities.

Colette is a human geographer whose work focuses on climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction and migration. She is interested in how environmental change impacts community development, and how communities make decisions in the context of uncertain environmental futures.