ABOUT

INTRODUCTION TO AP-PLAT

OUR MISSION

The mission of AP-PLAT is to support science-based decision-making and effective climate change adaptation measures across the Asia-Pacific region. In response to climate change risks, we strive to achieve this by strengthening partnerships with diverse stakeholders and enhancing international adaptation efforts, with a core focus on the UNFCCC process.

In March 2023, we introduced two pivotal framework documents within the AP-PLAT initiative:

  1. The AP-PLAT Framework for Action outlines a strategic blueprint for establishing partnerships and fostering collaborative efforts on critical adaptation issues.
  2. The Strategy Document for AP-PLAT Capacity Development Program was created as an integral part of the AP-PLAT Framework for Action 2023-2025, with a dedicated focus on capacity building activities – one of the three pillars of AP-PLAT's initiatives.

WHAT WE DO

AP-PLAT’s activities cover three core areas as described below. In each area, we work hand-in-hand with partners to conduct joint research, co-create knowledge products and engage in collaborative undertakings.

1. Scientific Information and Knowledge Creation

  • Generating global and regional scientific climate-related risk data and information.
  • Integrating existing climate-related risk data, information, and knowledge to provide customized insights.

2. Tool Development

  • Making scientific knowledge accessible and visually engaging for all.
  • Developing and co-creating regional climate-related risk information infrastructure.
  • Showcasing relevant adaptation-related good practices.

3. Capacity Development

  • Providing training for adaptation policy development and project formulation.
  • Equipping practitioners with skills to effectively utilize scientific knowledge and tools.
  • Developing capacity-building material.

HISTORY

2016
At COP22 in 2016, the Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ), announced its plan to establish AP-PLAT by 2020.
2018
The Climate Change Adaptation Act of Japan came into effect in December 2018. This act mandates the establishment of an international system for sharing climate change information and underscores Japan’s commitment to international cooperation in climate change adaptation. These international activities are implemented through AP-PLAT.
2019
The AP-PLAT launching ceremony was held in June 2019 by MOEJ during the G20 Ministerial Meeting on Energy Transitions and Global Environment for Sustainable Growth, held under Japan’s G20 presidency.
2023
The AP-PLAT Framework for Action 2023-2025 and the Strategy Document for AP-PLAT Capacity Development Program were created.
The first AP-PLAT Plenary Meeting and Regular Meeting for the Capacity Development Program were held in February.

AP-PLAT SECRETARIAT

The AP-PLAT website is managed by the Center for Climate Change Adaptation (CCCA) at the National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES), Japan.
CCCA conducts strategic research on adaptation measures through observational research and monitoring of climate change impacts. It provides technical guidance to local authorities and regional climate change adaptation centers in Japan and the broader Asia-Pacific region. In addition to AP-PLAT, CCCA also oversees the Climate Change Adaptation Information Platform (A-PLAT), launched in August 2016 to support adaptation-related activities in Japan.

Starting from 2023, as stated in the AP-PLAT Framework for Action 2023-2025, the operational entities of AP-PLAT are CCCA, the Ministry of the Environment Japan (MOEJ), and the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES).

OUR PARTNERS

AP-PLAT continuously explores potential partnerships with climate adaptation platforms, research institutes, the private sector, governmental agencies, and other stakeholders. Our objective is to facilitate science-based decision-making and adaptation actions through collaborative efforts that create and communicate practical scientific knowledge and tools.

Supporting Organizations (Alphabetical order)

  • AIT Regional Resource Centre for Asia and the Pacific (RRC.AP)
  • Asia Pacific Adaptation Network (APAN)
  • Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN)
  • Climate Adaptation Services (CAS)
  • Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
  • Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
  • Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting LLC
  • European Climate Adaptation Platform (Climate-ADAPT)
  • Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
  • Global Adaptation Network (GAN) under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
  • Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
  • IDEA Consultants, Inc.
  • International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD)
  • Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.
  • Pacific Climate Change Centre (PCCC)
  • Risk-informed Early Action Partnership (REAP)
  • START International
  • Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) - Asia Centre
  • The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
  • Tokio Marine dR Co., Ltd.
  • Tribhuvan University, Nepal
  • United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • Weathernews Inc.

AP-PLAT Capacity Development Partner Organizations

Go to the list of Capacity Development Partners.

HOW TO JOIN

Organizations supporting AP-PLAT are those that agree with AP-PLAT’s vision, mission, and approach, and promote activities based on the platform’s three pillars, while emphasizing the co-creation of information, tools, and initiatives for adaptation through collaboration. Supporting organizations are not obligated to do anything specific, but are envisioned as entities that utilize AP-PLAT as a platform according to their needs and interests.

To become an AP-PLAT Supporting Organization and/or Capacity Development Partner Organization, kindly submit the application form provided below. Rest assured that the AP-PLAT secretariat will carefully review your application.

(**External link to Google form managed by the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES))

For details about AP-PLAT Supporting Organizations and Capacity Development Partner Organizations, kindly refer to the framework documents introduced above.

BROCHURE

This brochure gives an introduction of AP-PLAT and an overview of its activities.

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AP-PLAT brochure

ACTIVITIES