Event Announcement
CCRASEAL project is pleased to invite you to attend the regional thematic workshop “Southeast Asian Lakes in the Face of Climate Change: Results from CCRASEAL Project” to be held on 23 – 25 August 2023, at Souphattra Hotel, Luangprabang, Lao PDR, and in hybrid mode.
The workshop is organized within the framework of the Climate Change Risk Assessment for Southeast Asian Lakes (CCRASEAL), a research project funded by the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN) and lead by the Asian Institute of Technology.
The workshop aims to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge-sharing among concerned stakeholders. Ultimately, the goal is to develop strategies and approaches that can help Southeast Asia mitigate the negative impacts of climate change and land use change, and build resilience to these challenges.
The event will bring together a range of stakeholders including CCRASEAL collaborators from the five focus countries (Thailand, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Malaysia and Vietnam), government officials, civil society, NGOs, working professionals on water quality/quantity assessment and management in private sectors and academia.
Workshop scientific rationale
Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, with far-reaching impacts on natural and human systems worldwide. The Southeast Asian region is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to its unique geography and high population density. In addition, land use change in the region is occurring rapidly, exacerbating the effects of climate change on ecosystems, agriculture, and human health.
To address these challenges, the proposed workshop aims to bring together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and other stakeholders to share knowledge and discuss the latest research findings related to climate change and land use change impact assessment in Southeast Asia. Leveraging on the knowledge and expertise gained from the CCRASEAL and other on-going research projects, the workshop will focus on the following themes:
- Climate change and land use change impacts on freshwater resources: The workshop will discuss the latest research findings on the impact of climate change and land use change on freshwater resources in the region. This includes changes in water availability and water quality.
- Assessment methods and tools: The workshop will also discuss the latest methods and tools for assessing the impact of climate change and land use change on freshwater resources. This includes Earth Observation (EO) and geospatial technologies, hydrological modeling, and other assessment tools.
- Policy and management implications: The workshop will discuss the policy and management implications of the research findings. This includes the identification of strategies for climate change adaptation and mitigation, as well as the development of policies and management practices that can help reduce the impact of land use change on freshwater resources.
Through these discussions, the workshop aims to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge-sharing among concerned stakeholders. Ultimately, the goal is to develop strategies and approaches that can help Southeast Asia mitigate the negative impacts of climate change and land use change, and build resilience to these challenges.
Target audience
The event will bring together a range of stakeholders including CCRASEAL collaborators from the five focus countries (Thailand, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Malaysia and Vietnam), government officials, civil society, NGOs, working professionals on water quality/quantity assessment and management in private sectors and academia.
Structure of the Workshop
The workshop is organized in a structured and formal manner, consisting of two main events that will be conducted both in-person and online via the Zoom platform.
The first is a two-day capacity building event that aims to facilitate knowledge exchange among invited participants belonging to academia, public and private sectors dealing with freshwater resources in Laos. This event will focus on sharing the findings and technical, methodological and environmental insights gained from the CCRASEAL project, and will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn about the latest research methods and tools related to climate change and land use change impact assessment on freshwater resources in Southeast Asia.
Additionally, there will be one day dedicated to a technical-scientific forum open to the general public. This event will provide attendees with the opportunity to present their own research findings, engage in scientific discussions, and receive feedback from their peers and experts in the field. This symposium-style event will encourage knowledge sharing and collaboration, as well as provide valuable networking opportunities for attendees.
Registration
To register for the technical-scientific forum, please scan the following QR code or click the following link:
Please could you confirm your availability to join the workshop to Siwat Kongwarakom, siwatk@ait.asia, specifying whether you will be joining in person or online (Zoom link to follow).
Program of the 2nd CCRASEAL thematic workshop
