Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure - Equity, Indigeneity, and Habitability
Tracks
Cities, Settlements and Infrastructure
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 |
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Speaker
Dr. Dipl.-Ing. Ir. Rita Andini
National Agency of Research and Innovation (BRIN), Government of Indonesia
Bridging Indigenous Knowledge, Biodiversity, and Urban Adaptation for Resilient Cities and Small Island Communities
8:00 AM - 8:45 AMBiography
Dr. Rita Andini is a senior researcher specializing in plant genetics and biodiversity. She has extensive experience in indigenous plant conservation and has coordinated tsunami recovery programs in Indonesia.
Mr Kades BEN MABIALA
President and Founder
UNCIALIUM
Bridging Indigenous Knowledge, Biodiversity, and Urban Adaptation for Resilient Cities and Small Island Communities
8:00 AM - 8:45 AMBiography
Kades Ben Mabiala is a leader and advocate for indigenous knowledge and community-based climate adaptation. He has extensive experience in integrating traditional ecological knowledge with modern conservation practices.
Meutia Samira Ismet
Department of Marine Science and Technology, IPB University
Bridging Indigenous Knowledge, Biodiversity, and Urban Adaptation for Resilient Cities and Small Island Communities
8:00 AM - 8:45 AMBiography
Dr. Meutia Samira Ismet is a lecturer and researcher focusing on marine ecology, microbiology, and biodiversity conservation. She has organized international marine conferences and contributed to marine conservation efforts in Indonesia.
Dr Iresh Jayawardena
Lecturer
University of Auckland
Bridging Indigenous Knowledge, Biodiversity, and Urban Adaptation for Resilient Cities and Small Island Communities
8:00 AM - 8:45 AMBiography
Prof. Bengen is a renowned marine scientist and professor specializing in coastal ecosystem management, marine biodiversity, and sustainable fisheries. He has contributed significantly to marine conservation and environmental sustainability in Indonesia.
Dr Fery Kurniawan
Department of Aquatic Resources Management, IPB University
Bridging Indigenous Knowledge, Biodiversity, and Urban Adaptation for Resilient Cities and Small Island Communities
8:00 AM - 8:45 AMBiography
Dr. Fery Kurniawan is a lecturer and researcher specializing in coastal and small island resource management. His work focuses on rehabilitation efforts and carbon issues in social-ecological systems.
Alejandro López Rodríguez
Ad Urbis Collective
Bridging Indigenous Knowledge, Biodiversity, and Urban Adaptation for Resilient Cities and Small Island Communities
8:00 AM - 8:45 AMBiography
Alejandro López Rodríguez is an architect and urban designer specializing in sustainable urban development and climate adaptation. He is the lead designer of the haVITA project, which integrates biodiversity into Havana's public spaces.
Nurlita Putri Anggraini
University of Syiah Kuala, USK
Bridging Indigenous Knowledge, Biodiversity, and Urban Adaptation for Resilient Cities and Small Island Communities
8:00 AM - 8:45 AMBiography
Nurlita Putri Anggraini is a researcher focusing on mangrove ecosystems and the impact of invasive species on biodiversity. Her work involves field studies and genetic analysis to understand species interactions in mangrove habitats.
Harlem Acevedo Agudelo
Department of Environmental Sciences and Construction
Instituto Tecnológico Metropolitano
AdapT Panel - Participatory collaborative research to enhance climate change adaptation and mitigation in underserved communities in Asia and North- and South America
8:45 AM - 9:15 AMBiography
Civil Engineer, Ph.D. in Sustainability, Master in Administration, and Specialist in Construction Management. Currently, Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Construction at ITM, Medellín Colombia. Experience in applied research projects on sustainable territorial management, construction management, and circular economy.
Gabrielle Beaudin
Scientific Coordinator
Institut Adapt - École de Technologie Supérieure
AdapT Panel - Participatory collaborative research to enhance climate change adaptation and mitigation in underserved communities in Asia and North- and South America
8:45 AM - 9:15 AMBiography
Claudiane Ouellet-Plamondon: 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.
Harlem Acevedo Agudelo: Civil Engineer, Ph.D. in Sustainability, Master in Administration, and Specialist in Construction Management. Currently, Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Construction at ITM, Medellín Colombia. Experience in applied research projects on sustainable territorial management, construction management, and circular economy.
Aoife Houlihan Wiberg : Ph.D. Architecture, University of Cambridge, UK. A/Professor at The Centre for Regenerative Design & Engineering for a Net Positive World (Renew) at the University of Bath, UK. She is UK/Norwegian national expert in the International Energy Agency IEA EBC Annex 89, 72 and 57 for the past 13 years and has international expertise in climate resilience and net zero emission design strategies, dynamic LCA and Immersive technologies for stakeholder engagement.
Manish Dixit: Associate Professor of Construction Science at Texas A&M University, Dr. Dixit’s research focuses on designing, delivering, and maintaining intelligent, sustainable, and resilient built environments. He has also served as the United States national expert on IEA EBC Annex 57 and Annex 72.
Dr Manish Dixit
Professor
Texas A&M University
AdapT Panel - Participatory collaborative research to enhance climate change adaptation and mitigation in underserved communities in Asia and North- and South America
8:45 AM - 9:15 AMBiography
Associate Professor of Construction Science at Texas A&M University, Dr. Dixit’s research focuses on designing, delivering, and maintaining intelligent, sustainable, and resilient built environments. He has also served as the United States national expert on IEA EBC Annex 57 and Annex 72.
Aoife Houlihan Wiberg
University of Bath
AdapT Panel - Participatory collaborative research to enhance climate change adaptation and mitigation in underserved communities in Asia and North- and South America
8:45 AM - 9:15 AMBiography
Ph.D. Architecture, University of Cambridge, UK. A/Professor at The Centre for Regenerative Design & Engineering for a Net Positive World (Renew) at the University of Bath, UK. She is UK/Norwegian national expert in the International Energy Agency and has international expertise in climate resilience and net zero emission design strategies, dynamic LCA and Immersive technologies for stakeholder engagement.
Annie Levasseur
École de Technologie supérieure (ÉTS)
AdapT Panel - Participatory collaborative research to enhance climate change adaptation and mitigation in underserved communities in Asia and North- and South America
8:45 AM - 9:15 AMBiography
Full professor at ÉTS, she is the chairholder of the Canada Research Chair in Measuring the Impact of Human Activities on Climate Change. She is also the scientific Director of CERIEC and AdapT Institute.
Prof Claudiane Ouellet-Plamondon
École de Technologie Supérieure / Université du Québec
AdapT Panel - Participatory collaborative research to enhance climate change adaptation and mitigation in underserved communities in Asia and North- and South America
8:45 AM - 9:15 AMBiography
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.
Ms Ateka Hasan
PhD Scholar
Jamia Millia Islamia
Climate crisis and the global north-south debate: Navigating the divide through climate risk, justice and migration
9:30 AM - 9:45 AMBiography
Ateka Hasan is a PhD scholar at the Nelson Mandela Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi. Her research focuses on the climate crisis in South Asia. She delves into the complex challenges of climate-induced displacement, and explores the role of climate justice in addressing these challenges.
Mrs Amy Pieterse
Senior Researcher
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
Bridging Adaptation and Planning: A Framework for Developing and Mainstreaming Adaptation Planning Support Tools
9:30 AM - 9:45 AMBiography
Amy Pieterse is an urban planner and senior researcher at the CSIR in South Africa. Her expertise includes climate change adaptation planning, mainstreaming, resilient development, and local government planning. Her research focus is on how local governments use adaptation planning research in policy and planning.
